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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">To the Xenopus Community,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> Please see postdoc position announcement below in the laboratory of Sally Moody<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The laboratory of Dr. Sally A. Moody at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is seeking a beginning Postdoctoral
Scientist to study the genetic underpinnings of Branchio-oto-renal syndrome using Xenopus and mouse. This position conducts laboratory research on an independent and collaborative basis.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Duties Include:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">• Research and study of Branchio-oto-renal syndrome phenotypes using Xenopus and mouse;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">• Design and evaluate experiments and develops new ideas;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">• Plan and develop research methods and techniques within the framework of the project;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">• Perform craniofacial histology, molecular biology & microinjections;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">• Maintain accurate records of research findings and analyzes results;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">• Prepare research results for publications in reports, papers, journals, books and other media;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">• Attend, contribute to, and lead internal and external meetings;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">• Train undergraduate students on basic laboratory operations and functions;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">• Perform other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to
the position.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Qualified candidates will hold a Ph.D. in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Desired Qualifications: • Ph.D. in biological or biomedical science.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">• A strong record of publication including at least 1 first author peer-reviewed publication; it is preferred that this be in the field of craniofacial
development.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">• Experience in developmental biology, embryological manipulations, microinjection and/or electroporation, and molecular biology techniques.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">• Organizational and communication skills, ability to think critically and creatively, and capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Interested applicants should apply to
</span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/55559">http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/55559</a></span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">. The University is an
EEO/Affirmative Action 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 identify or expression, or on
any other basis prohibited by law. <u>Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status</u>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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