CDC Analytical Chemistry Fellowship
*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.
A research opportunity is currently available with the Biotechnology Core Facility Branch (BCFB) in the Division of Scientific Resources (DSR) within the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.
The mission of BCFB is to provide access to cutting-edge instrumentation and platforms as well as specialized expertise in the areas of structural analysis and synthesis of biopolymers (DNA, proteins, peptides, and small bioactive molecules), molecular assay development, and scientific computing and bioinformatics. Services of the Biotechnology Core Facility (BCFB) are open to all CDC scientists.
The selected participant will train with the Activity Leader to implement specified goals in the Proteomics Team of BCFB. This will include contributing to laboratory data output, data management, and analysis.
Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will learn new techniques, software operation, and how to perform protein/peptide fragmentations, protein modifications, chromatographic and electrophoretic fractionations, and mass spectrometry.
During the fellowship, the participant may have the following opportunities:
- Collaborate with BCFB staff and other scientists in various research, development, and production laboratories
- Participate in BCFB projects from inception to completion
- Present findings at scientific meetings
- Operate synthesis, analysis, and mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF and ESI) instruments
- Training in the fundamentals of proteomic and related OMICS informatics approaches for the study of infectious diseases
- Perform quality control, including the interpretation of data and troubleshooting
- Contribute to other molecular detection methods on an as needed basis
This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and CDC. The initial appointment can be up to one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC contingent on the availability of funds. The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. The appointment is full-time at CDC in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. Participants do not become employees of CDC, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits.
Qualifications
The qualified candidate should have received a bachelor's or master's degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.
This opportunity is available to US citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR) only.
If you have questions, send an email to ORISE.CDC.NCEZID@orau.org. Please include the reference code for this opportunity (CDC-NCEZID-2020-0173) in your email.