Postdoctoral Associate

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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:

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine (BMM) of the George Washington University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), strives to deliver the highest quality of professional education and training, and conduct cutting-edge research in the areas of biochemistry, molecular genetics and genomics with a goal to better understand human disease. Additionally, the Department continues to have a long and successful record in training Undergraduate, Master and Graduate students at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

The laboratory of Dr. Brett Shook investigates communication between skin resident cells and immune cells after injury and under pathological contexts. The goal of the applicant is to investigate mechanisms that regulate macrophage migration and function during injury-induced inflammation and repair. This will be accomplished through the usage of genetic mouse models, cell lines, human samples, pharmacological techniques, and gene expression profiling, in collaboration with other researchers.

This position is a postdoctoral training position in which the incumbent plays a substantive role in planning and conducting research by designing and conducting experiments in a controlled laboratory setting. In collaboration with the Principal Investigator, this role will participate in the planning of independent research, will analyze and interpret data, will publish results, will represent the university at conferences and meetings, and may develop new theories and methodologies. This position will also allow development of mentoring skills by helping the Principal Investigator lead and direct the work of lower-level research staff. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

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:

Experience with epithelial tissues (in vivo and in vitro), mouse models, and modern scientific technologies is strongly encouraged.

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 P010008

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

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employees in this subfamily are responsible for designing and conducting experiments in a controlled laboratory setting. Duties may include performing experiments, collecting, analyzing and reporting data.

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 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.