Postdoctoral Associate

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The George Washington University seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate focused on using imaging and computational neuroscience. The position involves conducting research on brain circuits related to neurological disorders in a supportive academic environment with opportunities for mentorship.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Research funding opportunities

Support for academic conferences

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree required.
• Experience with mouse behavior desired.
• Ability to work in a collaborative research environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialized experiments in neuroscience using mouse models.
• Perform mouse survival surgery and data analysis.
• Publish research findings in academic journals.

Skills

Proficiency with Ca2+ imaging data analysis

Experience with electrophysiology

Mouse survival surgery skills

Education

Doctoral degree in related discipline

Job description

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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 .

Posting Details

I. DEPARTMENT 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 Laboratory of Dr. Hui Lu, in the Department of Pharmacology/Physiology at George Washington University, seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate with backgrounds and interests in using imaging and computational neuroscience to understand brain function in health and disease. The overarching goal of the lab is to understand brain circuit activities underlying organism-environment interactions and genotype-environment interactions using mouse model of neurological disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder ( ASD ) and Intellectual Disabilities (ID). The study will help to predict the impact of a gene mutation on a specific behavior and the function of underlying brain circuit. For translational purpose, the study will guide the exploration of intervention on the behavioral deficits associated with these diseases. The project of this position focuses on exploring neural circuit alteration by gene mutation that cause ASD by using in vivo calcium imaging with two-photon microscope on awake head-fixed mouse.

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.

Responsibilities Include

• Performs mouse survival surgery, chronic calcium imaging and behavioral assay.
• Participates in academic events such as lab meetings, journal clubs, seminars and conferences.
• Cares for experimental animals.
  
  

A Postdoctoral Associate

• 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
  
  

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.

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.

Special Instructions To The Applicant

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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

• Proficiency with standard Ca2+ imaging data analysis is preferred, but not required.
• Prior experience with electrophysiology, mouse survival surgery, Ca2+ imaging and mouse behavior is desired.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, transdisciplinary and interactive environment.
  
  

Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience per NRSA levels.

GW Staff Approach to Pay

Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

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

Family Research and Labs

Sub-Family Laboratory Research

Stream Individual Contributor

Level Level 3

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time -> FTE 1.00

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes

Employee Onsite Status On-campus (in person)

Telework

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Special Instructions To Applicants

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only?

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Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Science, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Higher Education and Research Services

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