Postdoc: Immunology & Rheumatology - Immune Dysregulation

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington University in St. Louis, in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Rheumatology/Immunology, invites applications for a postdoctoral position in immunology and bioinformatics.

The Schmitt Lab investigates immune dysregulation in inborn errors of immunity and studies T and B cell mechanisms using in vivo and in vitro models and human samples. Candidates with immunology and bioinformatics backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply; the role includes independent project

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree.
• No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Background in immunology and bioinformatic skills encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Manages their own project, which should lead to a first author publication.
• Develops proficiency with mouse models of immune dysregulation and designing experiments to investigate mechanisms leading to immune dysregulation.
• Acquires enhanced skills in writing, public speaking, and critical evaluation of scientific documents.
• Presents scientific work both inside and outside the institution.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting and submits training grant applications to support their work.
• Prepares and submits papers on research. Assists in the design of research experiments.
• Evaluates research findings and assists in the reporting of the results.

Skills

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Data Interpretations

Experimentation

Laboratory Operations

Laboratory Techniques

Researching

Results Reporting

Scientific Writing

Education

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

Job description

The Washington University in St. Louis, in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Rheumatology/Immunology, invites applications for a postdoctoral position in immunology and bioinformatics.

The Schmitt Lab investigates immune dysregulation in inborn errors of immunity and studies T and B cell mechanisms using in vivo and in vitro models and human samples. Candidates with immunology and bioinformatics backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply; the role includes independent project