Postdoctoral Associate

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The George Washington University invites applications for a full-time post-doctoral fellow position in the Institute for Data, Democracy and Politics (IDDP) and TRAILS. The role focuses on AI, meta-analysis of scientific literature, and trustworthiness in AI, with no teaching duties, based at GWU’s Foggy Bottom campus in Washington, DC.

Candidates should hold a PhD by the start date, have publications, and demonstrate ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent qualification by date of employment.
• Two conference or journal publications or equivalent writing samples demonstrating research ability.
• Research agenda that overlaps with GWU faculty.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration experience.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design and analyze AI and meta-analysis related research.
• Collaborate with affiliated researchers and faculty on project interests.
• Perform other duties as assigned and contribute to planning independent research.

Skills

AI research

Meta-analysis

Statistical analysis

Education

PhD

Tools

R

Python

Claude Code

Job description

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.

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:

AI AND META ANALYSIS
The Institute for Data, Democracy and Politics ( IDDP ) and the Institute for Trustworthy AI in Law
& Society ( TRAILS ), both located at George Washington University, are seeking exceptional
candidates for a full-time, academic research position at the rank of post-doctoral fellow. The
position is for a one-year term, with the potential to extend to a second year.
Supervised jointly by IDDP and TRAILS , the postdoctoral fellow will work on topics related to AI,
meta-analysis of scientific literature, and trustworthiness in AI. The scholar will have deep
expertise in AI, meta-analysis, and/or social science. As part of their role, the scholar will be
responsible for building and maintaining AI-assisted meta-analyses. The scholar will also be
responsible for improving generalizable knowledge about the trustworthiness in AI literature,
including but not limited through the use of meta-analyses. The ideal candidate will have an
interest in building scientific infrastructure. There are no teaching responsibilities associated
with this position. The position is located at GW’s Foggy Bottom campus in Washington, DC,
and will report to the faculty directors of IDDP and TRAILS .
This postdoctoral researcher 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. Extensive professional
experience using statistical software (e.g., R and Python) and AI tools (e.g., Claude Code) are a
key requirement for the position. Successful candidates should show potential to excel in tasks
related to meta-analysis and AI. This position may also help lead and direct the work of
research assistants and other staff. This role performs work under the supervision of
experienced researchers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize, design and analyze research related to AI and meta-analysis
• Collaborate with affiliated researchers and faculty pursuing more narrowly specified projects in
  addition to the pursuit of individual project interests.
• 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.

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:

• Ph.D. in relevant field – completed or close to completion by the start date
• Research ability demonstrated by two conference or journal publications, book chapters, or equivalent (potentially unpublished) writing samples, requested as part of the application
• Research agenda that overlaps with at least two faculty at GWU
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly interdisciplinary environment
• Participation in the applicant’s broader scientific community

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $62,232-$80,000

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 P010143

Job Open Date

Job Close Date

Part-time / Full-time

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

Total Hours per Week 40

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Monday thru Friday 9am to 5pm

Campus Location

Campus Location Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department:

College/School/Department: School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS)

Expected duration of appointment

Expected duration of appointment 2 Years

Position Designation

Position Designation On-Campus/In-Person

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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a PhD or Doctoral degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• Yes
• No
• If you are a current staff or research employee at The George Washington University, have you successfully completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? Employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Sample Publications
• Names and Contact Information for References
• Other Documents Refer to Special Instructions to Applicants

Optional Documents

• Resume

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