Postdoctoral Associate Details

Postdoctoral Associate

George Washington University - Foggy Bottom, DC

Employment Type : Full-Time

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 laboratory of Dr. Kenna Peusner at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences(SMHS) is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to investigate the neurological disorder resulting from congenital malformation of vestibular inner ear structures using primarily electrophysiological and imaging approaches. The individual filling the position will conduct laboratory research on an independent, or moderately supervised level, performing collaborative research.

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 position is primarily a temporary/training position in which the incumbent plays a substantial role in planning and conducting research by designing and performing experiments in a controlled laboratory setting in collaboration with the principal Investigator and her collaborators in the grant. This individual will participate in planning the research, analyzing and interpreting date, and publishing results in journals. The individual will also present findings at scientific conferences and meetings. The findings may result in new theories and methodologies. This individual may assist the Principal Investigator to lead and direct the work of lower level research staff. This individual will perform work under supervision of experienced researchers. 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.
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 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:

• PhD in the biological or biomedical science
• Record of publications, including at least 1 first author, peer reviewed publication in the field of neurobiology
• Experience with electrophysiology and imaging techniques
• Organizational and communication skills, ability to think critically and creatively, and capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively.

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
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
Internal Applicants Only? No
Posting Number: R001529
Job Open Date: 02/24/2022
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.