Postdoc: Lung Immunometabolism & Organ-Chip Research

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a postdoctoral position in an NIH-funded lab studying immunometabolism in lung fibrotic disease. The role involves human and mouse tissues and development of a human lung chip to study alveolar macrophage and epithelial cell metabolism.

Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in Immunology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry or related field with at least one first-author paper is required.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MD/PhD in Immunology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or related field.
• At least one first-author peer-reviewed paper.
• Proficiency in flow cytometry, immunoblotting, confocal microscopy, Seahorse assays, handling radiolabeled molecules and single-cell RNA sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to) duties.
• 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 research responsibilities and ethical standards.
• Maintains good laboratory practice and research records.
• Engages with mentor regarding materials, reagents, or records.
• Collaborates with co-trainees, staff and group members.
• Adheres to University policies and regulations.
• All data and materials remain the property of the University.
• Works with rodent models and human tissues.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Immunoblotting

Confocal microscopy

Seahorse assays

Single-cell RNA sequencing

Handling radiolabeled molecules

Education

Ph.D. or MD/PhD in Immunology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or related field

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a postdoctoral position in an NIH-funded lab studying immunometabolism in lung fibrotic disease. The role involves human and mouse tissues and development of a human lung chip to study alveolar macrophage and epithelial cell metabolism.

Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in Immunology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry or related field with at least one first-author paper is required.