Postdoctoral Research Associate

Number of Vacancies: 1
Area of Consideration: Open To The Public 
Employment Status: Full-Time, Temporary
Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/8
Salary Range: $54,075- $68,582
Closing Date:Open Until Filled
Location:4200 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20008
Brief Description of Duties
 

The University of the District of Columbia is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on our federally funded grant project. Our project focuses on conducting exciting research, education, and outreach activities. This position provides opportunities to work on high impact research and education with students and faculty while creating a strong and long-term societal impact. The Postdoctoral Research position is for one year but can be renewed for multiple years contingent upon availability of funds and performance.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institutes on Aging (NIA) MSTEM grant, under the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) at the University of the District of Columbia is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate. The NIH NIA MSTEM grant focuses on the creation and implementation of an array of invaluable aging-focused student and faculty activities tied to research, curricular enhancements, and experiential learning at UDC.  This project synergizes with on-going activities at UDC: 1) sponsored research projects tied to investigating balance and gait in aging individuals, human performance and others; 2) the Center for Biomechanical & Rehabilitation Engineering (CBRE); 3) the immergence of a new multi-laboratory biomedical research facility, the NIH-sponsored Specialized Technological center for Assistive Rehabilitation (STAR) research (an upcoming state-of-the-art center focusing on gait & balance, virtual reality rehabilitation, assistive robotics for rehabilitation, biomechanics, and bioimaging) which will facilitate research on a wide-range of aging, impaired and unimpaired populations; and 4) the further enhancement of the UDC Biomedical Engineering (BME) program, the only ABET-accredited bachelor of science in BME program at a HBCU nationwide. 

The postdoctoral associate work with the principal investigator, students and personnel of the NIH NIA MSTEM project.  Further, the Research Associate will produce publications and gain experience mentoring students.  Towards their career advancement, they will be encouraged to apply to grants, and attend meetings and workshops, as well as trainings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Heavily involved with student and project personnel research
• Mentoring undergraduate and graduate student research assistants
• Proactivity towards research paper publications
• Scoping and orchestrating new research projects and contributing to on-going research projects
• Facilitating equipment training and utilization
• Organizing activities, meetings, internal and external events in coordination with the principal investigator
• Facilitating communications and organizing research meetings
• Facilitating grant progress reports in coordination with the principal investigator
• Submitting grant applications

Minimum Job Requirements

Applicants are expected to have:

• A Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Rehabilitation Engineering or another related field (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics) by time of appointment
• Ability to work with the research team which includes undergraduate and graduate students
• Knowledge of human subject research
• Motivation and self-direction
• Exemplary problem-solving, as well as written and oral communication skills
• Eligibility to work legally in the United States
• A track record of scholarly research  

Information to Applicant
Condition of Employment:  Temporary employment may be ended at anytime with or without cause.
Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.
Employment Benefits: Depending upon length of appointment, selectee may or may not be eligible for full benefits such as health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and may not be eligible for the University of the District of Columbia's 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 Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability.  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. H-1B), we encourage and will consider individuals in an eligible OPT.
Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free 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 background investigation" 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 Human Resources only.
Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.
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 University's EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .