Postdoctoral Scholar

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.

I. POSITION INFORMATION

Job Description

Summary:

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 postdoc 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, the postdoc will assume general responsibility for scientific operations in the lab, and/or provide supervision and guidance to laboratory staff, trainees and other researchers.

Examples of duties might include:

A Postdoctoral Scholar:

• holds a PhD or equivalent degree;
• develops skills by engaging in a mentored training relationship with a member of the university faculty;
• receives financial support in the form of a fellowship or stipend, paid by GW on behalf of an external sponsor where the external sponsor does not allow employment by GW;
• has a limited term of up to five years at GW.

Postdoctoral scholars come to George Washington University (GW) with fellowship aid to develop their scholarly competence. They work under the supervision and mentorship of GW faculty members and use the facilities of the Institute.

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.

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.

Desired

Qualifications:

Ability to design and implement protocols.

Hiring Range:

Hiring Range $61,008 - $95,000

Healthcare Benefits:

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package for Postdoc Associates and Scholars that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, well-being and various voluntary benefits. Postdoc Scholars may also be eligible for retirement savings and tuition programs. For program details and eligibility, please visit GW Postdoc Benefits.

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Posting Number: P010009

Job Open Date: 02/01/2024

Job Close Date:

Part-time / Full-time: PF Post Doc Full Time Exempt

Total Hours per Week: 40 hours per week

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 9:00 - 5:30

Campus

Location:

Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department:
School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)

Expected duration of appointment:
Up to 5 Years

Position Designation:
On-Campus

Required Background Check:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

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