ASIANetwork Programs for Students

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Student Paper Competition  For current students and 2017 graduates.  Supports registration and lodging for the 2018 annual conference for up to THREE students.  Winner receives a cash prize and publication in ASIANetwork Exchange: A Journal for Asian Studies in the Liberal Arts. Deadline: January 15, 2018

Student Poster Sessions  More than 30 students presented posters at the 2017 annual conference.  We are accepting student proposals for the 2018 Annual Conference, April 6 - 8, 2018, Philadelphia.  Conference theme:  “Mindful Connectivity: Asian Perspectives and Influences." Deadline: November 10, 2017

All, especially soon to be graduating students. 

Available: September 25, 2017. Position: One-year, renewable

Location: Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research

Food and Drug Administration

10903 New Hampshire Ave.

Building 72, Room 4380

Silver Spring, Maryland 20993

Research Project: Applications are invited for a postdoctoral fellow to join the Laboratory of Emerging Pathogens at the FDA. The laboratory is focused on developing cutting-edge technologies for multiplex detection of pathogens in blood and application of these technologies for monitoring virus genomic drift. The candidate’s project will utilize two novel technologies to meet this goal. We have developed Affymetrix GeneChip custom resequencing microarrays both for Ebola genome sequencing and for simultaneously detecting 43 blood borne pathogens. Additionally, we have acquired an Oxford Nanopore MinION next generation sequencing (NGS) device that will be applied to the problem of monitoring viral genomic drift.

            The Ebola project has successfully monitored Ebola genome sequences utilizing repository RNA samples and a recombinant virus that can be cultured at Biosafety Level 2 (BSL2), in collaboration with leading Ebola vaccine researchers. The continuation of this project will be to expand to more clinically relevant samples by collaborating with BSL4 laboratories involved in Ebola research.

            The blood borne pathogen detection microarray is currently designed and synthesized. The preliminary research suggests that the platform is highly efficient. A bioinformatics analysis pipeline has been developed to automate and streamline data processing and the thorough evaluation of this microarray will be the task of the candidate.

            The MinION nanopore sequencing device project is funded and a year supply of reagents are on hand in the laboratory. Consequently, this project will provide an avenue for creativity for the participant. The reassuring feature of our facility for venturing into NGS is extensive expertise and support for NGS among other FDA employees.

Requirements: Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant field with no more than 2 years of experience post-graduation. Research experience in molecular biology is necessary, some sequencing and sequence analysis is desired.  The US government requires that candidates have 3 years of residency in the US to qualify. Please provide a CV. Selected candidate will be asked for two letters of reference and an interview.

Robert Duncan, PhD

Robert.duncan@fda.hhs.gov

Position: Director of Facilities

Department: General Manager Team

Reports to: Vice President and General Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Facility Operations is a leadership position with responsibility for management of all aspects of the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall (Hall) facility and the Cathedral Garage parking facility (Garage). The Director will oversee event management, building engineering, security, maintenance/renovations, and housekeeping.

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