Postdoctoral Associate at GW: Join GW’s renowned research community at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS). As a Postdoctoral Associate, you will work in Dr. Jie Lou’s Laboratory, focusing on advancing the understanding of molecular and cellular pathological mechanisms of myasthenia gravis and developing antigen-specific immunosuppressive therapies for the disease.
| Designation | Postdoctoral Associate |
|---|---|
| Job Open Date | 07/08/2024 |
| Job Close Date | Apply Now |
| Employment Type | Full Time, Exempt |
| Total Hours per Week | 40 hours |
| Work Schedule | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Campus Location | Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. |
| Expected duration of appointment | 2 Years |
Research Area:
Advancing understanding of molecular and cellular pathological mechanisms of myasthenia gravis and developing antigen-specific immunosuppressive therapies for the disease.
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD or equivalent qualification in a relevant field by the date of employment.
- Prior experience in tissue culture, flow cytometry, and animal models is essential; additional experience in molecular biology, immunology, and biochemical techniques is a plus.
Job Description:
As a Postdoctoral Associate at Dr. Lou’s Laboratory, you will:
- Perform injection, tissue collection, clinical evaluation, and analyzing of results in animal experiments.
- Conduct immunoassays, flow cytometry analysis, mammalian and bacterial cell cultures, DNA preparation, and protein purification.
- Plan and schedule experiments consistent with ongoing research projects.
- Support faculty and staff in the research group, as well as external partners, in communicating results, figures, charts, and tables as needed.
- Assist with the preparation of regulatory documents, manuscripts, and grants.
- Compile results and prepare technical reports and documentation of outcomes.
- Supervise other personnel in the laboratory and participate in training of fellows, residents, students, and volunteer workers as needed.
How to Apply:
Please visit the GW jobs website for more details and to apply.
Last Date for Apply:
Apply Now
For further details, please contact:
Human Resource Management & Development
2013 H Street, NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-994-8500
Fax: 202-994-9680
Email: askhrmd@gwu.edu
