Postdoc: HBV Host-Virus Biology in GI Research

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis’s Schwartz Laboratory in St. Louis invites motivated scientists to join an interdisciplinary HBV biology program focused on viral persistence and novel strategies toward a functional cure.

The lab has pioneered stem cell–derived hepatocyte models and CRISPR/Cas9 approaches. Primary duties include assisting with grant prep, preparing papers, designing experiments, and data reporting, with strong emphasis on ethical research and good laboratory practice.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent terminal/doctoral degree.
• Open to candidates with relevant postdoctoral training.

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.

Skills

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Data Interpretations

Experimentation

Laboratory Operations

Laboratory Techniques

Researching

Results Reporting

Scientific Writing

Education

Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis’s Schwartz Laboratory in St. Louis invites motivated scientists to join an interdisciplinary HBV biology program focused on viral persistence and novel strategies toward a functional cure.

The lab has pioneered stem cell–derived hepatocyte models and CRISPR/Cas9 approaches. Primary duties include assisting with grant prep, preparing papers, designing experiments, and data reporting, with strong emphasis on ethical research and good laboratory practice.