Biochemist
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Position Objective: Provide services as a Bioinformatics Scientist (Computational Biochemist) in support of the overall functions of the Structural Bioinformatics Core within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Duties and Responsibilities: Utilize computer simulation expertise such as molecular dynamic and monte carlo simulations to solve protein structures' dynamics and mechanism of protein-protein interaction. Develop and apply in silico tools to design vaccine and therapeutic products against diverse pathogens, including HIV-1, Influenza, or Malaria. Develop methods to study vaccine-elicited immune responses, including antibodies' sequence and structural analysis. Develop and apply custom-made AI/ML tools to analyze vaccine outcomes. Serve as expert to identify critical/biological findings of experimental data and collaborate with other scientists. Utilize High performance computing (HPC) to bring the state-of-the-art techniques such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, deep learning to vaccine target protein design. Co-lead on projects, including (but not limited to) HIV-1 Malaria, Influenza and Lassa) and coordinate with scientists from other organizations or institutions involved in similar or related research projects. Provide scientific expertise to facilitate protein and vaccine design. Mentor interns and postbaccalaureate scientists. Publish the findings and analysis in peer-reviewed journals. Basic Qualifications: Ph.D in Computational Biology/Chemistry or a related field and 2-3 years of postdoctoral experience. Minimum Qualifications: Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff. Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects *This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. GAP Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job, email us at ...@gapsi.com. You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned. GAP Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristics. This position is contingent upon contract award.