Consortium Research Fellows Program
A Program of the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area

YOU MUST BE A FULL U.S. CITIZEN TO APPLY

IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWSHIP, THEN YOU MUST BE A STUDENT ENROLLED IN A DEGREE-GRANTING, ACCREDITED GRADUATE PROGRAM FOR THE ENTIRE DURATION OF THE FELLOWSHIP.

Research Fellowships: The Consortium Research Fellows Program has several research fellowships available with the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) at Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Dayton, OH. We are seeking to hire post-doctoral fellows for full-time positions and advanced graduate students for part-time positions.

Location: AFRL, Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Dayton, OH .

Wage: Post-doctoral fellows are expected to work 40 hours per week, will receive a full benefits package, and will earn an annual salary of $81,911.00.

Advanced graduate students will earn a wage ranging from $22.00 to $33.00 per hour. The hourly wage amount is determined by the graduate student’s academic standing and program of study. Graduate students will be expected to work 20-30 hours per week and have the option of working 40 hours per week during summer and holidays. It is expected that much of the work will be completed at WPAFB. However, some work may be completed at the fellow’s university and/or remotely.

Requested Start Date: 1 August 2022

Projected End Date: 15 Dec 2023

Disciplines: We are offering research fellowships to candidates who have a background in one or more of the following areas:

• Molecular Biology
• Molecular Toxicology
• Bioengineering, with experience in molecular biology techniques such as molecular assays, gene expression by PCR , Western Blotting, imaging, microscopy, transcriptomics, and proteomics.

Project #1 - Description of work: This project is related to Multi-Organ System Model Development (MSMD) for Elucidating Mechanism of Operational Stressors. The main goal is to understand the effects of different Air Force relevant stressors to determine the underlying response and their cellular acclimatization process. This project provides the candidate with opportunities to receive hands-on experience that complements his/her educational and professional background and helps the candidate gain knowledge in areas related to AFRL’s mission.

The candidate will investigate cellular circadian rhythm to identify small molecules and biological pathways relating to stress response that affect, or are affected by, the circadian clock machinery in tissues pertaining to human performance. The candidate will seek to optimize circadian transcriptional output to sustain human performance against Air Force relevant extreme stress environments (i.e., arctic, long-term darkness, hypoxic conditions and exposure to contaminants) and develop in-vitro models to study circadian clock in cells using systems biology approaches such as CRISPR/Cas9, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics data.

Project #2 - Description of work: Thisproject is related to Multi-Organ System Model Development (MSMD) for Elucidating Mechanism of Operational Stressors. The main goal is to understand the effects of different Air Force relevant stressors to determine the underlying response and their cellular acclimatization process. This project provides the candidate with opportunities to receive hands-on experience that complements his/her educational and professional background and helps the candidate gain knowledge in areas related to AFRL’s mission.

The candidate will study physiological biofluids such as lung surfactant, cerebrospinal fluid, gastrointestinal fluids, and other acellular alternate model systems for rapid identification of hazardous chemicals and particulates. This involves assessing the interactions between biofluids and a panel of aerosolized 'benchmark chemicals/particles' relevant to Air Force operational setting and build and validate a computational/statistical simulation model capable of distinguishing (and predicting) respiratory health effects via diminished lung surfactant function due to aerosol exposure and assist development of exposure guidelines.

Project #3 - Description of work: Thisproject is related to Multi-Organ System Model Development (MSMD) for Elucidating Mechanism of Operational Stressors. The main goal is to understand the effects of different Air Force relevant stressors to determine the underlying response and their cellular acclimatization process. This project provides the candidate with opportunities to receive hands-on experience that complements his/her educational and professional background and helps the candidate gain knowledge in areas related to AFRL’s mission.

The overarching aim of this research project is to improve rapid assessment of operationally relevant exposure to stress by delineating structural and functional dynamics of mitochondria. Mitochondria, a sub-cellular organelle with its own genome, produces the energy required for life and generates signals that enable organisms to adapt to high levels of stress. Mitochondrial dysregulation primarily affects neurological, endocrine, and immune systems that play an important role in optimizing performance, decision-making, and premature fatigue. Therefore, it is important to evaluate structural and functional dynamics of mitochondria through microscopic imaging & biochemical analysis.

We look forward to speaking with all interested candidates and strongly encourage qualified candidates to learn more about AFRL’s research fellowship opportunities!

Consortium Research Fellows Program (CRFP)
Consortium of Universities, Washington, DC http://www.consortium-research-fellows.org

Dr. Scott A. Beal

Director, Consortium Research Fellows Program

Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area

For information on the Consortium Research Fellows Program, please use this link: https://consortium.org/research-fellows-program/

Consortium Research Fellows Program (CRFP)
Consortium of Universities, Washington, DC http://www.consortium-research-fellows.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,738.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Self-determined schedule
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
If fully vaccinated, masks are optional in the workplace.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Experience:

• Assays: 1 year (Preferred)
• Research: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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