We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow in proteomics or neurobiology for interdisciplinary biomedical research at the George Washington University, Washington, D.C. Come join us to strengthen and expand your expertise for your future career in either academia or industry!
If you are a proteomics expert, you will develop novel proteomic methods in human stem cell-derived neurons to study brain diseases and get additional trainings in neurobiology. If you are a neurobiology expert, you will conduct cell biology research to study molecular mechanisms of brain diseases and get additional trainings in proteomics.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will spearhead exciting research projects via mass spectrometry-based proteomic methods (proximity labeling, protein turnover, protein interaction, organelle proteomics etc) to study neurobiology, discover disease biomarkers, and understand molecular mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases. The proteomics postdoc will lead an effort in protein sample preparation, LC-MS analysis, and bioinformatics and learn how to work with human stem cell-derived neurons. The neurobiology postdoc will lead an efforts in human stem cell-derived neuron culture, molecular biology, microscopy imaging, and learn how to conduct proteomics.
Opportunities:
The postdoc will have access to cutting-edge stem cell-derived neuron and proteomics technology and Thermo Fisher orbitrap LC-MS instruments, with exciting opportunities to publish papers, present at conferences, and broaden research experience in collaborative research projects. The postdoc will also have the opportunity to collaborate with or learn from other lab members for bioinformatics, metabolomics and multi-omics integration to study human diseases.The postdoc will receive mentorship directly from the PI about designing and executing research projects, scientific writing, presentation, and professional development to better prepare for their future career in either academia or industry.
Location:
The research group is located in the Science and Engineering Hall on the GW campus, the largest academic building in Washington D.C., with walking distance to the National Mall, the White House, and the Kennedy Center. GW formally opened this $275 million, 500,000 sq. ft building in 2015 with many departments and core facilities located in this building in a rich and collaborative academic environment.
Lab website: https://blogs.gwu.edu/haolab/
PI: https://chemistry.columbian.gwu.edu/ling-hao
GW campus: https://virtualtour.gwu.edu/
Requirements:
Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in the field of chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or relevant majors with a good publication record. For proteomics postdoc, prior knowledge and research experience in proteomics sample preparation and mass spectrometry are required. For neurobiology postdoc, prior knowledge in stem cell culture, molecular biology, and fluorescence microscopy are required. Experience with data analysis and bioinformatics is a plus.
Applicants should email their CV and cover letter stating research interest, relevant skills, and career goal to linghao@gwu.edu.
