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Job

Staff Fellow (FDA)

Organization

Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Scientific focus area

Biomedical Engineering and Biophysics, Cell Biology, Chromosome Biology, Developmental Biology, Genetics and Genomics, Immunology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Stem Cell Biology

The FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, Office of Therapeutic Products, Office of Gene Therapy is recruiting to a Staff Fellow in the Gene Transfer and Immunogenicity Branch.

About the position

The Office of Therapeutic Products protects and enhances public health by assuring that cell-based and gene-based therapeutic products are safe and effective for public use. Successful candidates will conduct laboratory research characterizing induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) cell and gene therapy products and develop novel strategies to assess the safety of these products. They will also participate in the regulatory review of cell and gene therapy product applications submitted to the FDA.

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What you'll need to apply

This position will be filled through the Service Fellowship program, with an initial appointment period followed by opportunities for renewal. Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified candidates, including U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. If your education to meet the qualification requirements was completed at foreign colleges or universities, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education programs, and that such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program, or that full credit has been given for your coursework by an U.S. accredited college or university.

Please submit a current resume or curriculum vitae, with a cover letter describing your qualifications and career goals, to Dr. Ye at the email below.

Contact name

Zhaohui Ye

Contact email

[email protected]

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Biomedical Science or an equivalent doctoral degree (M.D., D.V.M., or Sc.D., etc.) is required. Candidates must also have strong collaborative abilities, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills. Preferably, candidates will have postdoctoral experience in molecular biology, cell biology or immunology. Expertise in stem cell biology, genome editing, high throughput sequencing, 3D organoids, and/or gene delivery systems is highly desirable.

Disclaimer/Fine Print

HHS/FDA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply. HHS welcomes foreign nationals with the exception of individuals from this list.

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