Postdoc: Immunology & Genomics Research Fellow

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Cooper lab to advance immunology and bioinformatics research on somatic variants in inborn errors of immunity.

The successful candidate will design and perform experiments, write manuscripts, maintain rigorous records, help with grant applications, and collaborate with lab members under mentor guidance, with regular progress reviews and career development discussions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Independently design and perform experiments related to identification of somatic variants leading to inborn errors of immunity, with oversight from PI.
• Write manuscripts describing the findings of your scientific research.
• Accurate documentation and record-keeping.
• Assist with writing grant applications for the laboratory, and submit training grant applications to support your work.
• Work collaboratively with all members of the laboratory.
• Meet with Dr. Cooper regularly to review progress and for career development.

Skills

Immunology

Bioinformatics

Education

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

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Cooper lab to advance immunology and bioinformatics research on somatic variants in inborn errors of immunity.

The successful candidate will design and perform experiments, write manuscripts, maintain rigorous records, help with grant applications, and collaborate with lab members under mentor guidance, with regular progress reviews and career development discussions.