Postdoc: Evolutionary Genomics & Neuroscience Researcher

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

Transit benefit (Metro U-Pass)

Retirement savings plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for the Carter Lab to investigate how evolutionary DNA changes influenced human brain and placental development. The role involves training under a faculty mentor, grant preparation, and dissemination of findings.

The position emphasizes ethical conduct, meticulous record-keeping, and collaboration with a team to advance understanding of genome evolution and its impact on cognition and disease.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree is required.
• No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Postdoctoral appointment at Washington University in St. Louis.

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 reporting results.
• Maintains compliance with good laboratory practice and ethical standards.
• Engages in discussions with mentor about materials, reagents, and data privacy.

Education

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

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for the Carter Lab to investigate how evolutionary DNA changes influenced human brain and placental development. The role involves training under a faculty mentor, grant preparation, and dissemination of findings.

The position emphasizes ethical conduct, meticulous record-keeping, and collaboration with a team to advance understanding of genome evolution and its impact on cognition and disease.