Postdoc in Immunology & Bioinformatics Research

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Zhao Lab. The role studies how host, microbiome, and pathogen interactions shape autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, with emphasis on immunology and bioinformatics/systems biology.

The position values rigor, curiosity, attention to detail, and teamwork. Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent is required, and applicants should enjoy collaborative research and maintaining careful records in a university lab

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree.
• No specific certification or professional license required for this position.
• No specific work experience required for this position.
• Immunology and/or bioinformatics/systems biology experience encouraged.

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.

Skills

Immunology

Bioinformatics

Systems biology

Education

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

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Zhao Lab. The role studies how host, microbiome, and pathogen interactions shape autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, with emphasis on immunology and bioinformatics/systems biology.

The position values rigor, curiosity, attention to detail, and teamwork. Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent is required, and applicants should enjoy collaborative research and maintaining careful records in a university lab