Job Description Summary: | 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 (OVPR) supports the research infrastructure and facilitates several. In the Department of Biological Sciences, challenging science courses are just one part of a holistic approach to learning. Our curriculum integrates traditional study with individual mentorship in the lab and service learning and sustainable projects in the community, for a truly interdisciplinary experience. The postdoctoral associate will conduct research in phylogenetics and evolutionary biology of fishes and work together with the PI (Orti) and graduate students. Required qualifications include a completed PhD and expertise in molecular systematics, comparative phylogenetic methods, genomics, and ichthyology. 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. Duties:
A Postdoctoral Associate:
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. |
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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. |
Desired 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. |
Typical Hiring Range | Commensurate with Experience |
Posting Number | P010014 |
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Job Open Date | 02/06/2024 |
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Part-time / Full-time | PF Post Doc Full Time Exempt |
Total Hours per Week | 40 |
Work Schedule | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
Campus Location | Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. |
College/School/Department: | Columbian College of Arts & Sciences (CCAS) |
Expected duration of appointment | 3 Years |
Position Designation | Hybrid |
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 | 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/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. |