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

    George Washington University
    George Washington University Washington DC, United States

    2 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 .

    Founded in 1824, the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is the 11th oldest medical school in the country and the first in the nation's capital. Since its establishment, the school has been at the forefront of medical education and has grown to include highly ranked programs in the health and biomedical sciences. With dozens of top-tier residency programs, SMHS is a competitive and esteemed destination for medical school graduates across the country. Find out more here: 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. Dr. Jie Luo's Laboratory is looking for a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Associate (PA). Dr. Luo's lab main interests are advancing our understanding of the molecular and cellular pathological mechanisms of myasthenia gravis using innovative rodent models and cutting-edge technologies and developing antigen-specific immunosuppressive therapies for the disease. The research is highly interdisciplinary, relying on tools from molecular biology, biochemistry, structural biology, AI-based structure prediction, transgenic models, immunology, and neuroscience, but also including industrial collaboration. 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. 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. Duties Include:
    • Perform injection, tissue collection, clinical evaluation, recording and analyzing of results in animal experiments
    • Perform immunoassays, flow cytometry analysis, mammalian and bacterial cell cultures, DNA preparation, and protein purification.
    • Plan and schedule experiments consistent with the timeline and objectives of ongoing research projects.
    • Support faculty and staff in the research group, as well as external partners, in communicating results, figures, charts, and tables as needed
    • Assist with the preparation of regulatory documents, manuscripts, and grants.
    • Compile results and prepare technical reports and documentation of outcomes.
    • Supervise other personnel in the laboratory; participate in training of fellows, residents, students and volunteer workers as needed.
    • Perform 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
    • 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:

    • Prior experience in molecular biological techniques, cell culture, and animal models; additional experience in flow cytometry, immunological and biochemical techniques is a plus.
    • This candidate should be able to work independently as well as direct others, design and perform experiments, and have effective verbal and written communication skills.

    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, 8:30am-5:00pm

    Will this job require the employee to work on site?

    Yes

    Employee Onsite Status

    On-campus (in person)

    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

    - 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.

    Internal Applicants Only?

    No

    Posting Number:

    R001893

    Job Open Date:

    04/25/2023

    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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