I. POSITION INFORMATION
| Job Description Summary: |
GW has everything you need to succeed in discovery. Outstanding
research, state-of-the-art facilities and world-class faculty support discovery and innovative solutions. Researchers and faculty
across campus advance interdisciplinary and emerging research and scholarship. Research guides, coding and data management solutions as well as extensive online journals from
GW Libraries help to guide your study. The
Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPR) supports the research infrastructure and facilitates several
institutional research initiatives.
The
Pincus lab, in the
GW Department of Chemistry, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position in the area of critical minerals recovery. The postdoctoral researcher will lead a research project on the design of sustainable and selective biopolymer adsorbents for critical minerals recovery. Opportunities for professional development include mentoring undergraduate and graduate researchers, contributing to grant proposals, conducting guest lectures, and learning advanced synchrotron spectroscopy techniques including
XANES and
XAFS.
Duties:
- Performs experiments and analyzes data (of inorganic pollutants by natural and engineered solids)
- Publishes and presents research findings
- Supervises and trains graduate and undergraduate students
- Assists in overseeing and performing tasks essential to laboratory function such as equipment maintenance, assisting with ordering and procurement, overall lab maintenance
A Postdoctoral Associate:
- Holds a PhD or equivalent degree;
- Develops skills by participating in scholarly projects that are actively mentored by a member of the university faculty;
- Receives financial support in the form of a salary that is typically funded by grants, contracts or departmental funds secured by a faculty mentor; and
- Has a limited term of up to five years at GW.
In collaboration with experienced researchers, this role will participate in the planning and conduction of discovery research, data analysis and interpretation, preparation of materials for publication, presentations at conferences and meetings, and may develop new theories and methodologies. This role can expect timely advice as to research directions and career planning for a future independent career.
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.
Review of applications will begin as soon as the position is established and will be performed on a rolling basis. The position is available to start immediately with a preferred start date no later than February 2026. This is a twelve-month appointment renewable for an additional six months based on performance and availability of funds. This position is made possible via funding from the
ACS Sustainable Futures Initiative Grant Program.
Application Instructions:
The following materials are required:
- Brief cover letter (1-2 pages) Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information for three references (applicants will be notified before references are
- contacted)
- Two examples of scholarly output (published or submitted manuscripts).
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| Minimum Qualifications |
Applicants must have fulfilled all requirements for the award of a PhD or equivalent qualification in a relevant field by the date of employment. |
| Desired Qualifications: |
Skills:
- A demonstrable understanding of critical minerals recovery and circular economy
- Prior research experience in the design, synthesis, and characterization of biopolymer or polymeric adsorption materials, particularly selective adsorbents
- Demonstrated ability to publish high-quality scientific papers in peer reviewed journals
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with other researchers
- Strong project management skills, including coordinating teamwork and writing project reports
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
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| Hiring Range |
$62,232-$63,000 |
Healthcare Benefits
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package for Postdoc Associates and Scholars that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, well-being and various voluntary benefits. Postdoc Scholars may also be eligible for retirement savings and tuition programs. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/postdoc_benefits. II. POSITION INFORMATION
| Posting Number |
P010134 |
| Job Open Date |
12/10/2025 |
| Job Close Date |
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| Part-time / Full-time |
PF Post Doc Full Time Exempt |
| Total Hours per Week |
40 |
| Work Schedule |
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Campus Location |
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. |
| College/School/Department: |
Columbian College of Arts & Sciences (CCAS) |
| Expected duration of appointment |
1 Year |
| Position Designation |
Essential On-Site |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Employees in this subfamily are responsible for designing and conducting experiments in a controlled laboratory setting. Duties may include performing experiments, collecting, analyzing and reporting data. |
| Required Background Check |
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search |
| EEO Statement |
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity 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 identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. |
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George Washington University
Dec 10, 2025