Postdoctoral Scholar

Posting Details

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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:


GW has everything you need to succeed in discovery. Outstanding research , state-of-the-art facilities and world-class faculty support discovery and innovative solutions. Researchers and faculty across campus advance interdisciplinary and emerging research and scholarship. Research guides, coding and data management solutions as well as extensive online journals from GW Libraries help to guide your study. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR) supports the research infrastructure and facilitates several institutional research initiatives .

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)

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:

Minimum Qualifications : Applicants must have fulfilled all requirements for the award of a DrPH/PhD or equivalent qualification in a relevant field by the date of employment.

Desired Qualifications:

Skills :

• Demonstrated ability to publish high-quality scientific papers in peer reviewed journals
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with other researchers
• Strong project management skills, including coordinating teamwork and writing project reports
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Hiring Range
$62,232- $65,000

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

II. POSITION INFORMATION


Posting Number
P010145


Job Open Date
04/23/2026


Job Close Date

Part-time / Full-time
PF Post Doc Full Time Exempt


Total Hours per Week
40


Work Schedule
M-F 9am-5pm


Campus Location
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.


College/School/Department:
Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH)


Expected duration of appointment
1 Year


Position Designation
Hybrid


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.