The George Washington University

Senior Research Assistant

Posting Details

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. Find out more here: http://smhs.gwu.edu/ .

The Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine serves to fulfill the tripartite mission of all academic departments contributing to patient care, education, and discovery that leads to new therapeutics. Patients benefit from state-of-the-art care utilizing advanced medical technologies. The interest of the laboratory is to understand the immune system dysregulation in autoimmune diseases. Our work is funded by the NIH , Patient Advocacy Groups, industry contracts and donations to the Laboratory for Myasthenia Gravis Research. To achieve that goal the laboratory is dedicated to the pathogenesis of myasthenia gravis. Our therapy development program spans preclinical programs, clinical trials, biomarker discovery, and basic research on the autoimmune process.

We are seeking a Senior Research Assistant to perform research/development activities focused on interrogation of multiple -omic data sets including clinical information related to myasthenia gravis. The core responsibilities of this position include assisting with data collection and analysis with detailed observations based on literature review. Individual will assist senior level researchers in presentation of results for publication and research publications. This role may contribute to technical reports and documentation of outcomes.

Duties Include

  • Conduct research in computational biology with a focus on analyzing molecular immunology data.
  • Utilizing various sequencing approaches, including ChIP-Seq, RNA -Seq, and ATAC -Seq, you will analyze genome-wide distribution of chromatin modifications and DNA -binding factors, as well as global gene expression.
  • Interact with clinical team to acquire data for analysis.
  • Perform training sessions with the staff in the equipment operation and research techniques.
  • Assist in the preparation of manuscripts for publication.
  • Compile results and prepare experimental technical reports and documentation of outcomes.

This position 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 BA/BS and 1 year of experience in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Hiring Range $20.97 - $28.62

GW Staff Approach to Pay

How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

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 Service and Support

Level Level 3

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes

Employee Onsite Status On-campus (in person)

Telework: No

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: R002178

Job Open Date: 06/24/2024

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.
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Research, Science, and Writing/Editing
  • Industries

    Higher Education and Research Services

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