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:
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- 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.
- 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.
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
Applicants must have fulfilled all requirements for the award of a PhD or equivalent qualification in a relevant field by the date of employment.
Desired 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.
Prior experience in tissue culture, flow cytometry, and animal models is essential; additional experience in molecular biological, 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.
Hiring Range
$61, 008 – $66,492
