What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Associate position at The George Washington University?
Posting Details
Please see Special Instructions for more details on GW jobs website.
Appointments are limited-term and are designed for those who have recently received a doctorate. Appointments are made to academic departments with the approval of the department head and may require senior officer approval. Appointments are usually for not less than one term and are normally not renewed beyond a total of five years. This appointment is not intended for long-term, indefinite, or career appointments.
I. POSITION INFORMATION
Job Description Summary:
AI AND META ANALYSIS
The Institute for Data, Democracy and Politics ( IDDP ) and the Institute for Trustworthy AI in Law
& Society ( TRAILS ), both located at George Washington University, are seeking exceptional
candidates for a full-time, academic research position at the rank of post-doctoral fellow. The
position is for a one-year term, with the potential to extend to a second year.
Supervised jointly by IDDP and TRAILS , the postdoctoral fellow will work on topics related to AI,
meta-analysis of scientific literature, and trustworthiness in AI. The scholar will have deep
expertise in AI, meta-analysis, and/or social science. As part of their role, the scholar will be
responsible for building and maintaining AI-assisted meta-analyses. The scholar will also be
responsible for improving generalizable knowledge about the trustworthiness in AI literature,
including but not limited through the use of meta-analyses. The ideal candidate will have an
interest in building scientific infrastructure. There are no teaching responsibilities associated
with this position. The position is located at GW’s Foggy Bottom campus in Washington, DC,
and will report to the faculty directors of IDDP and TRAILS .
This postdoctoral researcher will participate in the planning of independent research, will
analyze and interpret data, will publish results, will represent the university at conferences and
meetings, and may develop new theories and methodologies. Extensive professional
experience using statistical software (e.g., R and Python) and AI tools (e.g., Claude Code) are a
key requirement for the position. Successful candidates should show potential to excel in tasks
related to meta-analysis and AI. This position may also help lead and direct the work of
research assistants and other staff. This role performs work under the supervision of
experienced researchers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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:
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 P010143
Job Open Date
Job Close Date
Part-time / Full-time PF Post Doc Full Time Exempt
Total Hours per Week 40
Work Schedule Monday thru Friday 9am to 5pm
Campus Location Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS)
Expected duration of appointment 2 Years
Position Designation On-Campus/In-Person
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.
Please see Special Instructions for more details on GW jobs website.
Appointments are limited-term and are designed for those who have recently received a doctorate. Appointments are made to academic departments with the approval of the department head and may require senior officer approval. Appointments are usually for not less than one term and are normally not renewed beyond a total of five years. This appointment is not intended for long-term, indefinite, or career appointments.
I. POSITION INFORMATION
Job Description Summary:
AI AND META ANALYSIS
The Institute for Data, Democracy and Politics ( IDDP ) and the Institute for Trustworthy AI in Law
& Society ( TRAILS ), both located at George Washington University, are seeking exceptional
candidates for a full-time, academic research position at the rank of post-doctoral fellow. The
position is for a one-year term, with the potential to extend to a second year.
Supervised jointly by IDDP and TRAILS , the postdoctoral fellow will work on topics related to AI,
meta-analysis of scientific literature, and trustworthiness in AI. The scholar will have deep
expertise in AI, meta-analysis, and/or social science. As part of their role, the scholar will be
responsible for building and maintaining AI-assisted meta-analyses. The scholar will also be
responsible for improving generalizable knowledge about the trustworthiness in AI literature,
including but not limited through the use of meta-analyses. The ideal candidate will have an
interest in building scientific infrastructure. There are no teaching responsibilities associated
with this position. The position is located at GW’s Foggy Bottom campus in Washington, DC,
and will report to the faculty directors of IDDP and TRAILS .
This postdoctoral researcher will participate in the planning of independent research, will
analyze and interpret data, will publish results, will represent the university at conferences and
meetings, and may develop new theories and methodologies. Extensive professional
experience using statistical software (e.g., R and Python) and AI tools (e.g., Claude Code) are a
key requirement for the position. Successful candidates should show potential to excel in tasks
related to meta-analysis and AI. This position may also help lead and direct the work of
research assistants and other staff. This role performs work under the supervision of
experienced researchers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conceptualize, design and analyze research related to AI and meta-analysis
- Collaborate with affiliated researchers and faculty pursuing more narrowly specified projects in
- Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude
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:
- Ph.D. in relevant field – completed or close to completion by the start date
- Research ability demonstrated by two conference or journal publications, book chapters, or equivalent (potentially unpublished) writing samples, requested as part of the application
- Research agenda that overlaps with at least two faculty at GWU
- Demonstrated ability to work in a highly interdisciplinary environment
- Participation in the applicant’s broader scientific community
- Strong communication skills
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 P010143
Job Open Date
Job Close Date
Part-time / Full-time PF Post Doc Full Time Exempt
Total Hours per Week 40
Work Schedule Monday thru Friday 9am to 5pm
Campus Location Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS)
Expected duration of appointment 2 Years
Position Designation On-Campus/In-Person
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.