1099 consultant · ~200–800 hrs per funded award · $45–$105/hr · Remote (U.S.)

Transplant Immunology Principal Investigator (VCA)

Lead the science on our reconstructive transplant work. You decide what rejection looks like, how to measure it, and whether a model or biomarker really holds up.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~200–800 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Serve as Principal Investigator and set the scientific aims, study design and success criteria for the work
Review our data, models and biomarker analyses against what is known about rejection in skin, muscle and other composite tissue
Tell us where an approach will break on real biopsy, imaging or laboratory data, and what a scientific reviewer will question first
Shape and sign off on the technical narrative, reports and publications before they reach the Government

Required qualifications

MD or PhD in immunology, transplantation, surgery or a closely related field
Peer-reviewed publication record in reconstructive (VCA) transplantation or transplant rejection biomarkers
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

Prior PI or co-PI role on a federally funded research award
Hand, face, upper extremity or abdominal wall transplant program experience, including military or VA reconstructive medicine
Hands-on work with Banff classification, donor-specific antibodies, gene expression or digital pathology for rejection monitoring

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $45–$105 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 200–800 hours per funded award, fully remote. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Transplant Immunology Principal Investigator (VCA)

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the research most like this role: the transplant setting or cohort, the rejection question or biomarker you studied, your role (PI, co-PI or co-investigator), your key publications, and what the findings changed. *

Availability

Pay for this role: $45–$105 an hour, set by your experience.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win, will you be able to start within a few weeks? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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