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    Associate Research Fellow - Washington DC, United States - George Washington University

    George Washington University
    George Washington University Washington DC, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    The George Washington University's Department of Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH) looks at how environmental and occupational exposures impact human health.

    It explores the underlying science and policy for issues such as sustainable cities and food systems, climate change, infectious diseases, workplace safety and risk management.

    The microbiome and molecular epidemiology research group at EOH specifically studies how human behavior affect the emergence and spread of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens in plants and animals, and how that affect human health.

    It also explores behavioral and environmental factors that affect the human microbiome and in turn, how the human microbiome can affect host susceptibility to infectious diseases.

    EOH is searching for a full-time Senior Research Associate to join our microbiome and molecular epidemiology research group led by Drs.

    The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team on a wide range of microbial genomic and microbiome research projects.

    This laboratory-focused position will use culture-based and molecular laboratory methods and work with a multidisciplinary team at GW:
    # Characterize bacteria associated with inflammation and HIV infection, including their strain diversity, genomic content, and virulence mechanisms.
    # Evaluate the role of host-associated nasal and gut microbial communities on transmission of antibiotic-resistant pathogens and on host susceptibility to colonization and infection; Develop and implement new laboratory research protocols with guidance from Dr. Liu and collaborators to collect metagenomic/transcriptomic/proteomic/metabolomic data from clinical studies and in vitro experiments.
    Assist with managing general lab activities, such as inventory, equipment maintenance, and lab clean-up,
    Compile data and perform preliminary data analysis in collaboration with bioinformaticists, epidemiologist, and wet laboratory staff from the research team,
    Liu with the preparation of grant applications, manuscripts, and presentations
    Supervise masters (MPH) students and other trainees, as needed.
    As needed, support study coordination functions, including IRB and study protocol preparation and submission, CDC permit application preparation and submission, and grant reports with guidance from the PI
    The Senior Research Associate will work closely with Dr. Extensive experience in both culture-based and molecular microbiological research
    Advanced knowledge of microbiological concepts and laboratory skills in microbiology and/or genomics.
    Excellent skills in analysis of data, including genomic, epidemiological, microbiome, or experimental data are required.
    Able to manage his/her time across multiple projects.
    Experiences with laboratory, personnel, and project management are strongly preferred.
    Research and Labs
    Laboratory Research
    Level 2


    Full-Time/Part-Time:
    Full time - Monday- Friday, 8:30am -5:00pm


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

    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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