Postdoc: Immunology & CRISPR Tumor Immunity

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join the Sultan Lab in Saint Louis, MO. The role focuses on immunology and molecular biology techniques including CRISPR/Cas9‑based screening to study Tr1 cell differentiation in tumor immunity models.

The position is a training/transitional role guiding a path toward academic, industrial, or government research careers, with access to WashU's extensive resources and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree required
• Experience in immunology and molecular biology techniques desired
• Familiarity with CRISPR/Cas9-based screening is a plus

Responsibilities

• Designs and performs research experiments.
• Analyzes the research findings and reports of the results.
• Maintains ethical standards in research and good laboratory practice.
• Ensures proper documentation and data integrity.

Skills

Data Analysis

Data Interpretations

Experimentation

Laboratory Operations

Laboratory Techniques

Researching

Results Reporting

Scientific Writing

Collaboration

Education

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

Tools

CRISPR/Cas9-based screening

Job description

Position Summary

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Position Summary

The Sultan Lab is looking for a postdoctoral fellow to join our team. We are seeking a motivated and curious scientist with strong experience in immunology and molecular biology techniques, including CRISPR/Cas9-based screening. The successful candidate will work on projects focused on understanding how Tr1 cells differentiate and function across different models of tumor immunity (Sultan et al; Nature 2024).

The appointment is viewed as a training or transitional period to prepare for an academic, industrial, governmental, or other full-time research or teaching career.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/.

Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to):

• Designs and performs research experiments.
• Analyzes the research findings and reports 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.
  
  

Working Conditions:

This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

Salary Range:

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

Applicant Special Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to Hussein Sultan at [e-mail].

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education:

Required Qualifications

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.

More About This Job

At WashU, postdoctoral appointments:

• Have a 5-year term limit that includes previous experience.
  
  

Education:

Preferred Qualifications

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Collaboration, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations, Experimentation, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Researching, Results Reporting, Scientific Writing

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.