Postdoc: Cellular Immunology for TB Host Response

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Kotov lab to study innate immunity during Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.

The role focuses on plasmacytoid dendritic cells, macrophages, and neutrophils using mouse models in a BSL3 facility. The ideal candidate is motivated, independent, and capable of leading projects, with experience in flow cytometry, microscopy, single-cell RNA-sequencing, and spatial transcriptomics; wet-lab work complemented by dry-lab

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal/doctoral degree.
• No specific certification required.
• No specific work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Train under supervision and lead projects on host response to Mtb.
• Perform basic bioinformatics on single-cell RNA-sequencing and spatial datasets.
• Mentor undergrads and rotating graduate students.
• Present at national/international conferences and write manuscripts.

Skills

Collaboration

Scientific writing

Data analysis

Mentoring

Education

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

Tools

Flow cytometry

Microscopy

Bulk and single-cell RNA-sequencing

Spatial transcriptomics

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Kotov lab to study innate immunity during Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.

The role focuses on plasmacytoid dendritic cells, macrophages, and neutrophils using mouse models in a BSL3 facility. The ideal candidate is motivated, independent, and capable of leading projects, with experience in flow cytometry, microscopy, single-cell RNA-sequencing, and spatial transcriptomics; wet-lab work complemented by dry-lab