Postdoctoral Associate

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance sexual health research among racial and sexual minority men. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in a 2-year NIH-funded study focused on HIV care outcomes, while developing research protocols and managing large datasets. The position emphasizes professional development through networking, grant writing, and manuscript preparation. Join a diverse team committed to promoting health equity and making a significant impact in the field of public health.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Programs

Tuition Programs

Leave Benefits

Well-being Benefits

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required by start date.
• Interest in sexual health promotion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support NIH-funded study on HIV care outcomes.
• Collaborate with a diverse research team.
• Prepare manuscripts and grant applications.

Skills

Research Skills

Data Analysis

Grant Writing

Teamwork Skills

Education

Doctoral degree in a related discipline

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Posting Details

Please see Special Instructions for more details on GW jobs website.

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 Prevention and Community Health in the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate focused on sexual minority men’s sexual health within Dr. Derek Dangerfield’s PRIISE lab.

Our research advances prevention science and promotes sexual health among racial and sexual minority men with focus on 6 key areas: 1) sexual behavior; 2) HIV / STI prevention; 3) behavioral health; 4) health communication; 5) research engagement; and 6) minority research ethics. PRIISE addresses the diverse sexual health needs among sexual minority men using a range of methodological approaches (e.g., longitudinal studies, qualitative and quantitative research, secondary data analysis).

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will support a 2-year NIH-funded prospective cohort study focused on HIV care outcomes among Black sexual minority men living with HIV and will prepare manuscripts for publication. Grant writing will also be part of the position.

This role offers opportunities to collaborate with a diverse research team, develop research protocols and data collection tools, collect primary data, manage and analyze large datasets, and prepare manuscripts, abstracts, and grant applications. A major focus is on the professional development of the postdoctoral researcher through research experiences, networking, grant writing, and manuscript preparation.

GW emphasizes diversity and inclusion, supporting research infrastructure and initiatives through the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and the GW Postdoctoral Association.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates will hold a Doctoral degree or comparable doctoral degree in a related discipline, conferred by the start date.

Desired Qualifications

Interest in sexual health promotion among racial and sexual minority men, personal initiative, and effective teamwork skills are preferred.

Hiring Range $61,008 - $95,000

GW offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, leave, well-being, and voluntary benefits. Postdoctoral scholars may also be eligible for retirement and tuition programs. Details are available at https://hr.gwu.edu/postdoc_benefits.

II. POSITION DETAILS

Posting Number: P010026

Job Open Date: 03/08/2024

Job Close Date: [Insert closing date if available]

Part-time / Full-time: Full-time, Exempt

Total Hours per Week: 40 hours

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

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

Department: Milken Institute School of Public Health

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Position Type: Hybrid

Special Instructions: Responsibilities include designing and conducting experiments, data collection, analysis, and reporting in a laboratory setting.

Background Checks: Criminal history, education verification, SSN trace, sex offender registry.

EEO Statement: The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or other protected categories.