A complete application consists of:      

• An application
• Transcripts – Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts
• A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
• Two educational or professional references

All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.

If you have questions, send an email to FDArpp@orau.org. Please include the reference code for this opportunity in your email.

A post-doctoral research opportunity is currently available in the Office of Tissue and Advanced Therapeutics (OTAT) at the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

A research opportunity is available with the Office of Tissue and Advanced Therapeutics (OTAT) at the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). This fellowship will focus on investigating the discrepancies in assignment of coagulation factor product potencies by different assay systems. The successful candidate will receive mentoring on fulfilling the project, which will also include collaboration with investigators within and external to the FDA.

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 FDA. The initial appointment is for one year and may be renewed upon recommendation of FDA 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 FDA in Silver Springs, Maryland. Participants do not become employees of FDA or the program administrator, and there are no fringe benefits paid.

Applicants must have received a Master's or Doctoral degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position from a US-accredited institution within five (5) years of the desired starting date.

A background in biochemistry and/or biophysics is preferred. Experience with at least one of the following is preferred: hemostasis and thrombosis, protein purification, enzymology, clinical laboratory assays, mouse models of disease, gene therapy. 

• Citizenship: LPR or U.S. Citizen
• Degree: Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 month(s).
• Discipline(s):
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