The George Washington University (GW) Department of Neurology is seeking a Research Assistant. The department is dedicated to providing outstanding cutting-edge diagnostics for clinical care, exceptional training and education to prepare the next generation of neurologists and scientists, and innovative research to advance medical knowledge. A full-time position is available immediately on a NIH -funded grant to investigate the pathology underlying the vestibular neural circuitry in an animal model for congenital vestibular disorders. Immunolabeling approaches and confocal imaging are used to study the vestibular inner ear and brainstem vestibular nuclei neurons in our chick model for congenital vestibular disorders.
The core responsibilities of this position include assisting with data collection and administration of experimental procedures, and assisting with administrative aspects of preparing manuscripts for publication. This position may perform some lab maintenance duties as a secondary function. This role typically works under immediate supervision, and the primary job functions do not require exercising independent judgment.
The 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 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:
Experience using imaging approaches at the journal publication level is a plus. Preference will be given to a well-organized and self-motivated applicant who has experience working in a biomedical research laboratory.
Hiring Range $20.01 - $26.39
GW Staff Approach to Pay
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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 Service and Support
Level Level 2
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 Essential onsite
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
Internal Applicants Only? No
Posting Number: R002175
Job Open Date: 06/20/2024
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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