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The George Washington University Maternal and Child Health Center of Excellence in the Department of Prevention and Community Health seeks exceptional candidates for a full-time, academic research position at the rank of post-doctoral fellow. This postdoctoral fellow 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 will develop curricular and instructional skillsets. Successful candidates should show potential to excel in tasks related to public health translational research related to MCH. This position may also help lead and direct the work of research assistants and other staff. This role performs work under the supervision of experienced researchers.
Opportunities for professional development include developing an independent research portfolio, contributing to grant proposals, mentoring undergraduate and graduate researchers, conducting guest lectures, serving as an instructional lead, and presenting at professional conferences.
Duties:
- Performs independent translational research related to maternal and child health
- Publishes and presents research findings
- Engages in curriculum development
- 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.
A Postdoctoral Fellow:
- Holds a DrPH/PhD or equivalent degree;
- Develops skills by participating in scholarly projects that are actively mentored by a member of the university faculty;
- Receives financial support in the form of a salary that is typically funded by grants, contracts or departmental funds secured by a faculty mentor; and
- Has a limited term of up to five years at GW.
The position is for an 18-month term, with the possibility to extend.
Application Instructions:
The following materials are required:
- Brief cover letter (1-2 pages)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Brief research proposal (no more than 2 pages)
- Contact information for two references (applicants will be notified before references are contacted)