Immunology & Bioinformatics Postdoc Fellow

Washington University; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Zhao Lab at WashU Medicine in Saint Louis, MO, seeks a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to study host–microbiome–pathogen interactions and their impact on autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Immunology and/or bioinformatics experience is encouraged; environment values rigor, curiosity, and teamwork.

Position involves grant prep, manuscript writing, experimental design, data interpretation, and adherence to ethical and lab practices within a university setting.

Qualifications

• Education: Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Skills: Not Applicable
• Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
• Prepares and submits papers on research.
• Assists in the design of research experiments.
• Evaluates research findings and assists in the reporting of the results.
• Conscientious discharge of their research responsibilities.
• Maintains conformity with ethical standards in research.
• Maintains compliance with good laboratory practice including the maintenance of adequate research records.
• Engages in open and timely discussion with their mentor regarding possession or distribution of material, reagents, or records belonging to their laboratory and any proposed disclosure of findings or techniques privately or in publications.
• Collegial conduct towards co-trainees, staff members and members of the research group.
• Adherence to all applicable University policies, procedures and regulations.
• All data, research records and materials and other intellectual property generated in University laboratories remain the property of the University.

Education

Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal/ doctoral degree

Job description

The Zhao Lab at WashU Medicine in Saint Louis, MO, seeks a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to study host–microbiome–pathogen interactions and their impact on autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Immunology and/or bioinformatics experience is encouraged; environment values rigor, curiosity, and teamwork.

Position involves grant prep, manuscript writing, experimental design, data interpretation, and adherence to ethical and lab practices within a university setting.