Postdoctoral Research Associate - Cardiothoracic Surgery

UNKNOWN; 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

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Position Summary

The Department of Surgery invites applications for a postdoctoral position in an NIH-funded laboratory investigating how immunometabolism regulates lung fibrotic disease. Our laboratory focuses on elucidating the mechanisms underlying lung transplant rejection and interstitial lung disease. A successful candidate will be expected to independently conduct studies using human and mouse tissue specimens and to further develop a human lung chip to study alveolar macrophage and epithelial cell metabolism and differentiation. A successful candidate will have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in Immunology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field, with at least one first-author peer-reviewed paper. Technical experience requirements include proficiency in flow cytometry, immunoblotting, confocal microscopy, Seahorse assays, handling radiolabeled molecules, and single-cell RNA sequencing. A successful candidate will be expected to draft high-impact papers, be highly collaborative, and be comfortable working with rodent models and human tissues.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to):
• 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.
• All data, research records and materials and other intellectual property generated in University laboratories remain the property of the University.

Working Conditions

This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

Salary Range

Base pay is commensurate with experience. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Skills: Not Applicable
• Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• A background in pulmonary biology, extracellular matrix remodeling, or immunobiology.
• Preferred Qualifications Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Preferred Qualifications Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Preferred Qualifications Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Preferred Qualifications Skills: Collaboration, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations, Experimentation, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Researching, Results Reporting, Scientific Writing

Benefits Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity.

It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Accommodations

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

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Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

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