Research Associate

George Washington University

remote work

United States, D.C., Washington

Dec 19, 2024

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 Laboratory of Systems Neural Development is hiring a Research Associate with training in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar. The lab studies the circuitry of the developing brain using electrophysiological, imaging, and anatomical techniques. The position requires assisting with laboratory experiments at all levels of analysis. The core responsibilities of this position include development and maintenance of electrophysiological and imaging apparatuses, handling and maintenance of advanced neural probes, development and maintenance of software for data acquisition and analysis, neural imaging and electrophysiology analysis, and preparation of data for publication. This position reports to the principal investigator and is not an independent scientific position but the successful candidate will participate in multiple levels of experimental design and analysis. Depending on the candidate and available time an independent research project can be assigned. Some flexibility for hours is possible once trained, and there is some possibility for limited remote work. 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 and 1 year of experience in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:	Masters in relevant fields are preferred. Experience in programming in Python, Matlab or both, and coursework or experience with signal processing preferred.
Hiring Range	$53,853.78 - $75,348.30 How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
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	Individual Contributor
Level	Level 1
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	40
Work Schedule:	8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday-Friday
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 status
Internal Applicants Only?	No
Posting Number:	R002177
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.