Postdoctoral Research Associate
Postdoctoral Research Associate
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Job Description
Number of Vacancies: 1
Area of Consideration: Open To The Public
Employment Status: Full Time Temporary
Pay Plan Series & Grade: DS0058/8
Salary Range: $26.00$32.97 per hour
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW Washington DC 20008
Brief Description of Duties
The Center for Biomechanical and Rehabilitation (CBRE) Laboratory at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate with research interests tied to in mobility gait balance biomechanics prosthetics and/or assistive robotics.
The Postdoctoral Associates responsibilities include but are not limited to conducting experiments and acquiring data analyzing and interpreting data developing models and identification algorithms performing statistical analyses preparing manuscripts and conference presentations and other related tasks. The Associate may lead and direct the work of lowerlevel research staff. The position is fulltime for at least one year with the possibility of renewal for multiple years pending satisfactory performance and funding.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct high quality research
- Work closely with the PI graduate and undergraduate students
- Participate in relevant teaching and outreach activities
- Present at conferences and publish peerreviewed publications
- Facilitate progress reports
- Seek external funding to support and expand upon research activities
- To initiate research projects
Minimum Job Requirements
- A Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering Rehabilitation Engineering or another related field (e.g. Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or Physics) by time of appointment
- Knowledge of human subject research
- Motivation and selfdirection
- Exemplary problemsolving as well as written and oral communication skills
- Eligibility to work legally in the United States
- A track record of scholarly research
- Ability to work with the research team which includes undergraduate and graduate students
- Experience with biostatistics and data analysis is desirable
Information to Applicant
Condition of Employment: This is a sponsored program appointment. The duration of this appointment is subject to grant fund availability.
Collective Bargaining Unit (NonUnion): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.
Employment Benefits:Depending upon length of appointment selecteemay or may not be eligible for full benefits such ashealth and life insurance annual (vacation) and sick leave and may not be eligible for the University of the District of Columbias retirement plan (TIAA).
Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race color religion national origin sex age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation family responsibilities matriculation physical handicap or political affiliation.
Notice of NonDiscrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977 as amended D.C. Official Code Section 21401.01 et. seq. (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race color religion national origin sex age disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression family responsibilities matriculation political affiliation marital status personal appearance genetic information familial status status as a victim of an intrafamily offense place of residence or business or status as a covered veteran as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.
Visa Sponsorship: While at this time the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H1B) we encourage and will consider individuals in an eligible OPT.
DrugFree Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the DrugFree Workplace Act of 1988 the individual selected to fill this position will as a condition of employment be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor in writing not later than five 5 days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.
Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a satisfactory backgroundinvestigation is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.
Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.
Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia Office of Talent Management only.
Contact Information:All inquiriesrelated to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office ofTalent Managementat(.
The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities women veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the Universitys EO Policy Statement please visit: Experience:
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