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 Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine strives for the highest quality of professional education and training, and conduct cutting-edge research in the areas of biochemistry, molecular genetics and genomics with a goal to better understand human disease. Additionally, the department continues to have a long and successful record in training undergraduate, master, and graduate students at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
The Senior Research Scientist position will be responsible for designing, administering, and implementing research projects. Collects data in accordance with ethical and technical principles. Selects and applies appropriate quantitative, statistical, and/or qualitative methods for analysis and interpretation of data. The position assumes major responsibilities for planning, conducting, and supervising research at a high level similar to that of an Associate or Full Professor. Using broad familiarity with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures, this role designs and conducts experiments in a controlled laboratory setting. This role relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and perform a variety of tasks to carry out research. This position leads and directs the work of others. This is the highest non-management research position. Duties include:
- Plans, designs, and conducts independent research on multiple related projects.
- Interprets assay results, summarizes findings, prepares manuscripts, and presents findings.
Performs other work-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 plus 8 years of experience or a PhD plus 5 years of experience in a related discipline, to include two years of research and/or college level teaching in a field basic to the work to be performed. Experience must include planning, conducting and reporting as primary responsibilities. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Candidates with excellent problem-solving and analysis skills to develop and analyze results.
- Strong communication and writing skills and good teamwork preferred.
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.
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
Level: Level 5
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes
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:
EEO Statement: The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity 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.