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    Postdoctoral Associate - Washington, United States - George Washington University

    George Washington University
    George Washington University Washington, United States

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    I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

    Job Description Summary:

    Postdoctoral Associate position is in Biomedical Informatics.
    GW has everything you need to succeed in discovery. Outstanding

    research, state-of-the-art facilities and world-class 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 GW Medical Informatics Center is seeking to hire a Postdoctoral Associate in Biomedical Informatics. The mission of GW Medical Informatics Center is to enhance individual and population health outcomes, improve patient care, and strengthen the clinic- patient relationship through the research and development of data science and information technology. The center is engaged in federally as well industry funded research projects.

    Postdocs will design, organize and conduct specialized and advanced experiments using established scientific protocols, troubleshoot and design new protocols, summarize findings and publish results in research journals, under the general supervision of a faculty member. 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.

    This role will provide the opportunity to work on big clinical data sets with an interdisciplinary team. It will prepare the postdoctoral fellow for an independent career in informatics research, development, and teaching.

    Duties include:

    • Data analysis and programming.
    • Participating in research study design.
    • Developing analytical and/or software solutions for research questions.
    • Preparing reports and manuscripts for publication; Attending meetings and conferences to present research.
    • 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.


    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.

    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:

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Data analysis or database experience desired
    • Programming experience
    • Solid background in computational science, strong analytical skills, and fluent in at least one programming language are desired
    • Highly motivated results-driven, self-starter
    • Ability to learn new applications/programs/technologies quickly
    • Skills in problem solving, attention to detail, and organization
    • Ability to handle multiple tasks with changing priorities and deadlines in a fast paced environment
    • Ability to maintain positive working relationships and communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors
    • Prior course work and/or experience in machine learning, natural language processing/information extraction, and database
    • Experience working in research settings, especially in biomedical research
    • Strong interest in clinical research and discovery

    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:

    Monday through Friday; 9:00am - 6:00pm

    Will this job require the employee to work on site?

    No

    Employee Onsite Status

    Hybrid

    Telework:

    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?

    No

    Posting Number:

    R002106

    Job Open Date:

    12/22/2023

    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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