Postdoc: Molecular Microbiology & RNA Bacteriophage Research

Washington University; Missouri; On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Molecular Microbiology to advance studies on picobirnaviruses (PBVs) and their interactions with bacterial hosts in gnotobiotic mouse models.

The role requires creativity and independence, with training under a faculty mentor. Candidates should have a PhD in microbiology/virology or a closely related field and be comfortable with diverse experimental approaches, data analysis, and scientific writing.

Qualifications

• PhD in Microbiology, Virology, Molecular Biology or closely related field.
• Strong data analysis and scientific writing skills.
• Experience with a broad range of molecular biology and virology techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist with experimental design and execution of PBV-host interaction studies.
• Train under a faculty mentor and contribute to grant preparation and reporting.
• Prepare and submit research papers; maintain rigorous lab records and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with the research team and ensure compliance with university policies.

Skills

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Data Interpretation

Experimentation

Laboratory Operations

Laboratory Techniques

Scientific Writing

Results Reporting

Education

Ph.D. in Microbiology/Virology/Molecular Biology or closely related field

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Molecular Microbiology to advance studies on picobirnaviruses (PBVs) and their interactions with bacterial hosts in gnotobiotic mouse models.

The role requires creativity and independence, with training under a faculty mentor. Candidates should have a PhD in microbiology/virology or a closely related field and be comfortable with diverse experimental approaches, data analysis, and scientific writing.