Senior Research Assistant, Microbiomics
Company Name:-
George Washington University
Job Location:-
Foggy Bottom, DC
Job Summary:-
Job detailsJob TypeFull-timeFull Job DescriptionThe George Washington University, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health is looking for a Senior Research Assistant to join our molecular epidemiology and microbiome research group.
The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team on a wide range of microbial genomic, epidemiologic, and microbiome research projects.
Our team uses innovative, multi-disciplinary methods to:
1.
determine the contribution of environmental reservoirs (particularly of food and food animals) to the colonization and
infection by antibiotic-resistant pathogens in humans;
2.
evaluate the role of host-associated microbial communities on transmission of antibiotic-resistant pathogens and on
host susceptibility to colonization and infection; and
3.
develop novel strategies (such as probiotics) for the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases.
4.
develop evidence-based strategies for outpatient antimicrobial stewardship
Responsibilities include:Assist with managing the workflow of microbiome and molecular epidemiologic studies, including sample tracking, processing, and
preparation of sequencing libraries,Under PI guidance, assist with development and implementation of new laboratory research protocols and data analysis methodsParticipate in general lab activities, such as inventory, equipment maintenance, and lab clean-up,Assist with study coordination functions, including IRB and study protocol preparation and submission, CDC permit
application preparation and submission, and grant
reports with guidance from the PI,Compile data and perform preliminary data analysis from stewardship and microbiome research projects under
guidance from PI and in collaboration with bioinformaticists from the research team,Assist with the preparation of grant applications, manuscripts, and presentations
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.
The Senior Research Assistant will be supervised day-to-day by Cindy Liu, but will work closely with both PIs (Drs.
Cindy Liu and Lance Price).
The initial appointment is for
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