Postdoctoral Associate

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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:

A postdoctoral scientist position is available in the Department of Global Health with Dr. Emily Smith’s research group. The research group focuses on how nutrition and infection shape healthy birth, growth, and development across the lifecycle. The postdoc will support several research projects, including those aimed at understanding risk factors for adverse infant and maternal outcomes in pregnancy and postpartum and evaluating multiple micronutrient supplementation for maternal anemia.

This position is primarily a training position in which the incumbent plays a substantive role in planning and conducting research. In collaboration with the Principal Investigator, this role will participate in independent research, will analyze and interpret data, publish results, and represent the university at conferences and meetings. The position may support research project start-up efforts including preparing literature reviews and overseeing ethical review board (IRB) application processes. This position may also help the Principal Investigator to lead and direct the work of lower-level research staff. This role performs work under the supervision of experienced researchers.

Responsibilities include:

• Primary and secondary data analysis using software such as SAS, STATA, or R.
• Plan and conduct independent research; write and publish peer-reviewed manuscripts.
• Prepare and submit grant proposals.
• Provide support with data management.
• Develop communications materials and organize team and stakeholder meetings.
• Work collaboratively with international collaborators from diverse disciplines.
• 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.

Incumbent is expected to work well as part of multi-disciplinary teams and have enthusiasm for conducting research at the nexus of clinical care, public health, and policy.

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:

Minimum Qualifications: Qualified candidates will hold a Doctoral degree in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

Preferred Qualifications: PhD degree in relevant disciplines including public health or epidemiology.

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $61,008-$75,000

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 https://hr.gwu.edu/postdoc_benefits.

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Posting Number

Posting Number P010092

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 02/04/2025

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 02/21/2025

Part-time / Full-time

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

Total Hours per Week 40

Work Schedule

Work Schedule M-F 9am-530pm; as needed.

Campus Location

Campus Location Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department:

College/School/Department: Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH)

Expected duration of appointment

Expected duration of appointment 3 Years

Position Designation

Position Designation Hybrid

Required Background Check

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

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.