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U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)
MRDC-WRAIR-2025-0013
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The Department of Defense (DoD) is offering a Post Bachelors, Post Masters, or currently pursuing Bachelors or Masters internship at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) located in Silver Spring, Maryland.
As the selected candidate, you will participate in research using molecular biology assays and bioinformatic tools to analyze malaria parasite genomes to select genetically diverse strains from different geographic areas to use for controlled human malaria infection (CHMI) to support anti-malaria drugs and vaccines testing. You will engage with internal and external researchers on the culture adaptation and cloning of field malaria parasite strains.
You will gain extensive educational experience including hands-on work with malaria parasite cultures at different development stages under cGMP conditions, microsatellite analysis, targeted sequencing, SNP analysis and WGS analysis. You will use software and bioinformatics tools such as DNASTARs Genomics Suite and GeneMapper.
Silver Spring, Maryland
The WRAIR is ready to make appointments immediately. Exact start dates determined at selection; applications reviewed on an ongoing basis.
This appointment is twelve months, with possibility of renewal. Extensions depend on funding, project assignment, program rules, and participant availability.
Participants will receive a stipend determined by WRAIR. Other benefits may include:
The qualified candidate will be currently pursuing or have earned a bachelors or masters degree. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date. Preferred disciplines include Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Microbiology, or Cell Biology. Related disciplines will be considered.
Highly competitive applicants will have education and/or experience in one or more of the following:
A complete application consists of:
Questions: ARMY-MRMC@orise.orau.gov. Please list reference code MRDC-WRAIR-2025-0013R in the subject line. Do not send materials to email. Apply via the bottom Apply button.
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