Postdoctoral Associate

George Washington University, United States

Updated: 19 days ago
Location: Washington, PENNSYLVANIA
Deadline: 17 Apr 2024

Posting Details

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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:
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 Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Tropical Medicine (MITM) at the School of Medicine & Health Sciences conducts innovative, fundamental, basic and translational research for neglected tropical diseases and other infectious diseases. MITM has a strong tradition of training and policy advocacy for these infectious diseases, which initiate and perpetuate poverty and suffering worldwide. Additional information on MITM can be found at the following link: http://smhs.gwu.edu/microbiology/
A postdoctoral position is available in the Laboratory of Translational Type 2 Immunity at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, George Washington University, Washington DC, under the supervision of Dr. Pedro Gazzinelli-Guimaraes.
The successful candidate will perform laboratory research on projects focused on the molecular basis of allergen- and helminth parasite-driven effector type-2 inflammation in animal models. The candidate will use advanced techniques and strategies to investigate the mechanisms underlying the pulmonary type-2 inflammation driven by mucosal allergen sensitization and helminth infection, as well as their bystander effects using animal models.
In collaboration with experienced researchers, the postdocs 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.
The Postdoctoral Associate:
  • holds a PhD or equivalent degree.
  • has experience in immunology, tissue pathology, and murine models is required.
  • has a limited term of up to five years at GW.
Minimum Qualifications
This position requires Ph.D. in public health or a related field (e.g., epidemiology, biostatistics, data science, etc.). A strong background in quantitative/qualitative methodology, writing, and engagement in self-directed and guided research are required. Ability to meet deadlines and efficiently multitask is also required.
Desired Qualifications:
The candidate must have strong collaborative skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills. In general, the expectation is that the postdoctoral fellows 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.
Typical Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience

II. POSITION INFORMATION


Posting Number P010035
Job Open Date 04/10/2024
Job Close Date 04/17/2024
Part-time / Full-time PF Post Doc Full Time Exempt
Total Hours per Week 40 hours
Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
Campus Location Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)
Expected duration of appointment 3 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.
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