Postdoctoral Associate

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I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Job Description Summary:
Postdoctoral Associate position is in Maternal Epidemiology.
GW has everything you need to succeed in discovery. Outstanding , state-of-the-art facilities and world-class faculty support discovery and innovative solutions. Researchers and faculty advance interdisciplinary and emerging research and scholarship. Our active 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 help to guide your study. The (
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The Department of Global Health is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in maternal epidemiology to join Dr. Emily Smith's research group.
In the Department of Global Health, this role will:
The research group focuses on how nutrition and infection shape healthy birth, growth, and development across the lifecycle. The Postdoc will support a number of research projects, including those aimed at understanding the impact of
SARS
-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy and mechanisms of adverse pregnancy outcomes. The incumbent is expected to work well as part of multi-disciplinary teams and have enthusiasm for conducting research at the nexus of environmental science, public health, and policy.
In collaboration with the Principal Investigator, this role will participate in representing the university at conferences and meetings. This position may also help the Principal Investigator to lead and direct the work of lower-level research staff. This role performs work under the supervision of experienced researchers.

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:
Planning and conducting research
Analyze and interpret data
Primary and secondary data analysis and meta-analyses using software such as
SAS
STATA
, or R
Plan and conduct independent research; write and publish peer-reviewed manuscripts
Prepare and submit grant proposals
Provide support with data management
Develop communications materials and organize team and stakeholder meetings
Work collaboratively with international collaborators from diverse disciplines
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 in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD degree in relevant disciplines including public health or epidemiology.
Typical Hiring Range
Commensurate with Experience
II. POSITION INFORMATION
Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:
Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH)
Family
Research and Labs
Sub-Family
Laboratory Research
Stream
Individual Contributor
Level
Level 3
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time
Hours Per Week:
40 Hours
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Will this job require the employee to work on site?
No
Employee Onsite Status
Full-time remote
Telework:
Required Background Check
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?
No
Posting Number:
R001521
Job Open Date:
02/10/2022
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
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/Affirmative Action 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.

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