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Dr. Jie Luo's Laboratory is looking for a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Associate (PA). Dr. Luo's lab main interests are advancing our understanding of the molecular and cellular pathological mechanisms of myasthenia gravis using innovative rodent models and cutting-edge technologies and developing antigen-specific immunosuppressive therapies for the disease. The research is highly interdisciplinary, relying on tools from molecular biology, biochemistry, structural biology, AI-based structure prediction, transgenic models, immunology, and neuroscience, but also including industrial collaboration. Postdocs will design, organize and conduct specialized and advanced experiments using established scientific protocols, troubleshoot and design new protocols, summarize findings and publish results in research journals, under the general supervision of a faculty member. In some cases, postdocs will assume general responsibility for general scientific operations in the lab, and/or provide supervision and guidance to laboratory staff, trainees, and other researchers.

Postdocs will design, organize and conduct specialized and advanced experiments using established scientific protocols, troubleshoot and design new protocols, summarize findings and publish results in research journals, under the general supervision of a faculty member. In some cases, postdocs will assume general responsibility for general scientific operations in the lab, and/or provide supervision and guidance to laboratory staff, trainees and other researchers.

Duties Include:
* Perform injection, tissue collection, clinical evaluation, recording and analyzing of results in animal experiments
* Perform immunoassays, flow cytometry analysis, mammalian and bacterial cell cultures, DNA preparation, and protein purification.
* Plan and schedule experiments consistent with the timeline and objectives of ongoing research projects.
* Support faculty and staff in the research group, as well as external partners, in communicating results, figures, charts, and tables as needed
* Assist with the preparation of regulatory documents, manuscripts, and grants.
* Compile results and prepare technical reports and documentation of outcomes.
* Supervise other personnel in the laboratory; participate in training of fellows, residents, students and volunteer workers as needed.
* Perform 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 Associate:
* holds a 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
* has a limited term of up to five years at GW

In collaboration with experienced researchers, this role will participate in the planning and conduction of discovery research, data analysis and interpretation, preparation of materials for publication, presentations at conferences and meetings, and may develop new theories and methodologies. This role can expect timely advice as to research directions and career planning for a future independent career.

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.

Special Instructions to the Applicant:

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.

Qualified candidates will hold a Doctoral degree or comparable doctoral degree in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

* Prior experience in molecular biological techniques, cell culture, and animal models; additional experience in flow cytometry, immunological and biochemical techniques is a plus.
* This candidate should be able to work independently as well as direct others, design and perform experiments, and have effective verbal and written communication skills.

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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.