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    Postdoctoral Associate - Washington DC, United States - George Washington University

    George Washington University
    George Washington University Washington DC, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

    Job Description Summary:

    GW has everything you need to succeed in discovery. Outstanding , state-of-the-art facilities and world-class faculty support discovery and innovative solutions. Researchers and faculty advance interdisciplinary and emerging research and scholarship. Our active 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 help to guide your study. The (OVPR) supports the research infrastructure and facilitates several .

    In the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, this role will:

    Lead a project focusing on stress-induced, circuit-specific regulation of synaptic plasticity in the brain's affective circuitry. The research scientist will be expected to plan and perform experiments to advance this project, to analyze and interpret data, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, to write grant and fellowship proposals and to prepare manuscripts for publication.

    The Polter lab is focused on the effects of stressful and adverse experiences on the brain, and the role of these neuroadaptations in illnesses such as mood and substance use disorders. The lab uses slice electrophysiology, rodent behavioral assays, and cutting-edge neuroscience techniques to investigate synaptic and cellular mechanisms of stress-induced alterations in the brain's reward and affective circuitry. For more information, please see:

    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.

    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:

    Preferred Qualifications:

    We seek an individual with a PhD in neuroscience or a related field and at least three years postdoctoral experience.

    Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. Prior experience with optogenetics, chemogenetics, and/or in vitro slice physiology is preferred.

    Typical Hiring Range

    Commensurate with Experience per NRSA levels.

    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:

    Mon-Fri 9am-6pm

    Will this job require the employee to work on site?

    Yes

    Employee Onsite Status

    On-campus (in person)

    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?

    No

    Posting Number:

    R001666

    Job Open Date:

    07/29/2022

    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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