Job Description Summary: | The Department of Global Health at George Washington University is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate focusing on health disparities with Dr. Ramin Asgary's research group. 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. 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. Additionally, as a training component, the postdoc will play a role in planning and conducting research. In collaboration with the Principal Investigator, the postdoc will participate in analyzing and interpreting data, publishing the results, and representing the research team at conferences and meetings. There will be opportunities for independent research project development related to findings of the current trials or other new initiatives. Responsibilities Includes:
Other training and analytic responsibilities include:
A Postdoctoral Associate:
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. |
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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: | |
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Typical Hiring Range | Commensurate with Experience |
Campus Location: | Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. |
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College/School/Department: | Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH) |
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 Hours |
Work Schedule: | M-F 9am-5pm; as needed. |
Will this job require the employee to work on site? | No |
Employee Onsite Status | Full-Time Remote |
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: | R001525 |
Job Open Date: | 02/16/2022 |
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. |