Postdoctoral Associate, Sepulveda's Lab
George Washington University
- Washington DC
- Permanent
- Full-time
Sciences is a dynamic department in a world-class medical school located in the heart of the nation's capital, Washington, DC. The talented and dedicated faculty, fellows, residents, students, and staff combine to bring the very best in pathology and clinical laboratory services, medical education, and research to our community, the region, and the nation. The Lab is focused on studies of Genomic and Molecular Mechanisms of Esophageal & Gastrointestinal Cancer and Pre-Cancer and Biomarkers of Digestive Organ Cancers. We use mouse models, ex vivo 3D organoid models and human tissues. Mouse models are central to our in vivo studies.The Postdoctoral Associate position is primarily a temporary/training position in which the incumbent plays a substantive role in planning and conducting research by designing and conducting experiments in a controlled laboratory setting. In collaboration with the Principal Investigator, this role 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. This position may also help the Principal Investigator to lead and direct the work of work under the supervision of experienced researchers.We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join a research team working together to understand the molecular mechanisms of pre-cancer progression to cancer and biomarkers for early interception and therapies of gastrointestinal and digestive organ cancers. Mouse and organoid models are central to our studies. This position involves overseeing and performing mouse colony maintenance, genotyping, tissue collection from animals, performing experiments and assays including genomic and transcriptomic analyses, development and optimization of assays, writing protocols, data analysis and presentation at lab meetings/conferences, writing reports, preparation of manuscripts for peer review and publications in professional journals, participation in an extramurally funded research program working with the PI on NIH and other extramural grants.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.This role performs work under the supervision of experienced researchers in the Sepulveda laboratory. Additional duties include:
- Performing experiments and assays including spatial transcriptomics of pre-cancer and cancer
- lesions; studies of pre-cancer and cancer immune microenvironment.
- Computational and AI methods for digital imaging.
- Studies of pre-cancer and cancer immune microenvironment.
- Working with and supervising students in the laboratory.
- This position performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
discipline with experience in molecular biology techniques and mouse models preferred.Typical Hiring Range
Commensurate with ExperienceII. POSITION INFORMATIONCampus 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 3
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time -> FTE 1.00
Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 - 5:00.
Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Yes
Employee Onsite Status
On-campus (in person)
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 statusInternal Applicants Only?
No
Posting Number:
R001797
Job Open Date:
12/15/2022
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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