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    Postdoctoral Associate - Washington, United States - George Washington University

    George Washington University
    George Washington University Washington, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

    Job Description Summary:

    GW has everything you need to succeed in discovery. Vibrant

    research, state-of-the-art facilities and outstanding faculty support discovery and innovative solutions. Researchers and faculty across campus advance interdisciplinary and emerging research and scholarship. Our active GW Postdoctoral Association welcomes your engagement in social and professional activities as you join our research teams. Research guides, coding and data management solutions as well as extensive online journals from GW Libraries help to guide your study. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR) supports the research infrastructure and facilitates several institutional research initiatives.

    The laboratories of Drs. Yanfen Hu (Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology) and Rong Li (Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine) at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences are part of an interdisciplinary translational research program that covers cancer biology, tumor microenvironment, and animal models of human diseases.

    Exciting Postdoctoral research projects are available in the following areas:

  • Breast tumor suppressor BRCA 1 in DNA repair, and transcriptional regulation, and therapeutic resistance (Cell Cycle 14:437; Nature Communications 7:10913; Nature Communications 8:15908; iScience in press).
  • Regulation of anti-tumor immunity in the tumor microenvironment (Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer 8:e000964; Nature 599:673; Nature Communications 13:2155).

    • In some cases, postdocs will assume general responsibility for general scientific operations in the lab, and/or provide supervision and guidance to laboratory staff, trainees and other researchers.

    In collaboration with experienced researchers, this role will participate in the planning and conduction of discovery research, data analysis and interpretation, preparation of materials for publication, presentations at conferences and meetings, and may develop new theories and methodologies. This role can expect timely advice as to research directions and career planning for a future independent career.


    A Postdoctoral Associate:

    ● holds a PhD or equivalent degree;

    ● develops skills by participating in scholarly projects that are actively mentored by a member of the university faculty;

    ● receives financial support in the form of a salary that is typically funded by grants, contracts or departmental funds secured by a faculty mentor; and

    ● has a limited term of up to five years at GW.

    In collaboration with experienced researchers, this role will participate in the planning and conduction of discovery research, data analysis and interpretation, preparation of materials for publication, presentations at conferences and meetings, and may develop new theories and methodologies. This role can expect timely advice as to research directions and career planning for a future independent career.

    Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.


    Special Instructions to the Applicant:

    Appointments are limited-term and are designed for those who have recently received a doctorate. Appointments are made to academic departments with the approval of the department head and may require senior officer approval. Appointments are usually for not less than one term and are normally not renewed beyond a total of five years. This appointment is not intended for long-term, indefinite, or career appointments.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Qualified candidates will hold a Doctoral degree or comparable doctoral degree in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

    Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

    Qualified candidates will hold a Doctoral degree or comparable doctoral degree in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position

    Preferred Qualifications:

    PhD degree in Biomedical Sciences or related fields. Working experience in molecular/cellular biology is desirable. Working experience with mouse genetics is preferred but not absolutely required.

    Typical Hiring Range

    Commensurate with Experience

    II. POSITION INFORMATION

    Campus Location:

    Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

    College/School/Department:

    School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)

    Family

    Research and Labs

    Sub-Family

    Laboratory Research

    Stream

    Individual Contributor

    Level

    Level 3

    Full-Time/Part-Time:

    Full time -> FTE 1.00

    Hours Per Week:

    40

    Work Schedule:

    M-F 8:30-5:00

    Will this job require the employee to work on site?

    Yes

    Employee Onsite Status

    Essential onsite

    Telework:

    No

    Required Background Check

    Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

    Special Instructions to Applicants:

    Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

    Internal Applicants Only?

    Posting Number:

    R001713

    Job Open Date:

    09/21/2022

    Job Close Date:

    If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

    Background Screening

    Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

    EEO Statement:

    The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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