Scientist I (Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)

This position will be in support of the Clinical Neuroscience of Psychopathology (CNP) lab in the Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology at Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, MD. The fellow will work on studies that aim to elucidate the genetic and neurobiological basis of alcohol use, addiction, impulsivity, and other psychopathology. This research includes collaborations with principal investigators from the University of Pennsylvania, the National Institutes on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, and Yale University. The ideal candidate will have strong computational and analytic skills and a passion for psychiatric genetics and addictions research. This position is hybrid or fully in-person.

• Leads manuscripts in the area of addiction and psychiatric genetics.
• Plans, executes, and oversees research projects.
• Assists in designing, developing, executing, and implementing scientific research and/or development; includes working on pheWAS, GWAS, whole genome association studies, protein-protein interaction and other genomic and bioinformatic analyses.
• Monitors scientific literature. Prepares written reports and manuscripts for submission to scientific journals.
• Prepares and develops methods, results, and syntax.
• Prepares data for presentations at scientific meetings and for publication in journals.
• Coordinates and prepares new grant and funding applications.
• Collaborates with other technical and professional staff. Trains and supervises technical staff.
• Oversee the preparation of technical reports, summaries, study protocols, and IRB submissions.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

• Assigned Lead: May recommend the following: employee hiring, disciplinary action, and starting salaries; provide input on employee performance evaluations.

• Doctorate Degree required.
• Minimum of 2-5 years experience required.

• > 2 first-author publications
• Knowledge of appropriate scientific area; ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Experience/skills in data management, working in a research lab, communicating effectively both orally and in writing, and working in a team setting.

• Candidates with skills in data management and analysis (R, Python), computer science (R, Python, Linux) and statistical genetics (GWAS, pheWAS, WGS, etc.) are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Previous experience working with large phenotypic and genomic datasets including All of Us, UK Biobank, dbGaP, and others.
• A strong interest and willingness to learn some of these skills may be acceptable as well.

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

• The annual salary range for this position is $73,00-$90,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.