Postdoctoral Associate

Postdoctoral Associate | . Appointments are limited-term and are designed for those who have recently received a doctorate. Appointments are made to academic departments with the approval of the department head and may require senior officer approval. Appointments are usually for not less than one term and are normally not renewed beyond a total of five years. This appointment is not intended for long-term, indefinite, or career appointments. Posting Details on GW jobs website. Appointments are limited-term and are designed for those who have recently received a doctorate. Appointments are made to academic departments with the approval of the department head and may require senior officer approval. Appointments are usually for not less than one term and are normally not renewed beyond a total of five years. This appointment is not intended for long-term, indefinite, or career appointments.

I. POSITION INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:

The George Washington University Department of Pharmacology & Physiology is an active research department with federally funded programs in neuroscience and development, cardiovascular pharmacology and integrative physiology, genomics, and oncology. It offers unique pre- and postdoctoral biomedical research training, teaches Pharmacology and Physiology to Medical and Physician Assistant students, and provides graduate courses through the GW Institute for Biomedical Sciences. Its mission is to deliver high- quality education, advance scientific knowledge, and improve human health through cutting-edge biomedical research. The Postdoctoral researcher will lead a project focusing on dopaminergic mechanisms of executive dysfunction in Parkinson's disease. They will plan and perform experiments to advance this project, analyze and interpret data, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, write grants and fellowship proposals and prepare manuscripts for publication. Minimum Qualifications Applicants must have fulfilled all requirements for the award of a PhD or equivalent qualification in a relevant field by the date of employment.

Desired Qualifications:

PhD in Neuroscience or a related field Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to work with a team. - Experience in operant behavioral tasks, fiber photometry, and/or slice electrophysiology is desired Hiring Range $62,232 to $70,000 Healthcare Benefits GW offers a comprehensive benefit package for Postdoc Associates and Scholars that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, well-being and various voluntary benefits. Postdoc Scholars may also be eligible for retirement savings and tuition programs. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/postdoc_benefits.

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Posting Number P010148 Job Open Date 05/08/2026 Job Close Date Part-time / Full-time PF Post Doc Full Time Exempt Total Hours per Week 40 Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 9:00 - 5:30 Campus Location Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department:

School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) Expected duration of appointment 3 Years Position Designation On-Campus/In-Person Special Instructions to Applicants Employees in this subfamily are responsible for designing and conducting experiments in a controlled laboratory setting. Duties may include performing experiments, collecting, analyzing and reporting data. Required Background Check Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search 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. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). Do you have a PhD? Yes No Are you a current GW employee? Yes No For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.) Yes, IEP complete No, still in IEP N/a - not a current GW employee Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents