Research Scientist

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

Jan 04, 2025

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:	Founded in 1824, the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences ( SMHS) is the 11th oldest medical school in the country and the first in the nation's capital. Since its establishment, the school has been at the forefront of medical education and has grown to include highly-ranked programs in the health and biomedical sciences. With dozens of top-tier residency programs, SMHS is a competitive and esteemed destination for medical school graduates across the country. Always guided by the goal of improving patient health, SMHS fosters an atmosphere of caring and collaboration where educators and researchers advance scientific discovery and translate those breakthroughs into action. By harnessing new technologies and therapies, SMHS prepares doctors and health sciences professionals to deliver high-quality health care. This is a position for an independent Research Scientist studying the development of the brain in the Laboratory of Systems Neural Development. The candidate will develop, design, and implement research strategies in the lab related to funded research programs. This includes, but is not limited to, research model development and experimental design, including administrative and regulatory compliance, mouse line selection, breeding, and animal care strategies, anatomical experimental design and analysis, and electrophysiological experiment design and analysis. The candidate will supervise trainees and technical staff in the implementation of these strategies. This candidate is expected to draft and edit publications and grant proposals related to their research, as well as develop new directions in research and applications for funding. The position is hybrid-compatible. The position is part-time. Requiring 15-20 hours per week averaged over the year, but variable based on lab needs. 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:	Qualified candidates will hold a Master's degree plus 5 years of experience or a PhD plus 2 years of experience in a related discipline to include at least 2 years of research and/or college level teaching in a field basic to the work to be performed. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:	Preferred Candidates may have: PhD in Neuroscience or related field. 5 or more years of research and academic laboratory experience in developmental neuroscience, and the regulatory and scientific requirements for animal research using developing mice preferred. Demonstrated experience in biochemical and anatomical approaches to cellular neuroscience and in writing scientific papers, grant proposals, IACUC, and IBC protocols for mouse studies using transgenic technologies and viral-mediated gene transfer, preferably in developing animals.
Hiring Range	$68,712.00 - $131,786.11
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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 4
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Part-Time
Hours Per Week:	20
Work Schedule:	Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (Schedule will vary week to week)
Will this job require the employee to work on site?	Yes
Employee Onsite Status	Hybrid
Telework:
Required Background Check	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Internal Applicants Only?	No
Posting Number:	R002242
Job Open Date:	01/03/2025
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project 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.