Postdoctoral Research Associate - Hematology

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join WashU Medicine in St. Louis.

The lab studies platelet and neutrophil activation and their interactions in thromboinflammatory diseases, including ischemic stroke, sepsis, and atherothrombosis. The successful candidate will study mechanisms of platelet activation using cutting-edge methods such as confocal intravital microscopy, CRISPR-based gene editing, proteomics, and mouse disease models, with

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree.
• No specific certification/professional license required.
• No specific work experience required.
• Skills listed include collaboration, data analysis, scientific writing (not mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Assist with experimental design and data interpretation.
• Train under a faculty mentor and maintain rigorous research records.
• Prepare and submit manuscripts and grant-related documents.
• Ensure ethical standards and good laboratory practice in all activities.
• Discuss findings and planned disclosures with the mentor and team.

Skills

Cell biology

Vascular biology

Confocal microscopy

Mouse models

Education

Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree

Tools

CRISPR editing

Proteomics

Mouse disease models

Job description

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our team at WashU Medicine in St. Louis. Our lab investigates novel mechanisms regulating platelet and neutrophil activation and their homotypic and heterotypic interactions in thromboinflammatory diseases, including ischemic stroke, sepsis, and atherothrombosis (Li et al. JEM 2022; Jha et al. Circ Res 2023; Lee et al. Circulation 2025).

Position Overview

The successful candidate will study the mechanisms regulating platelet activation and aggregation during thromboinflammation, using cutting-edge approaches such as confocal intravital microscopy, CRISPR-based gene editing, proteomics, and mouse models of human disease.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/.

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.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree (recent graduates or soon-to-be graduates are encouraged to apply).
• Previous experience in cell or vascular biology, including confocal microscopy or mouse disease models.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• First-author papers in premier journals.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications** /Professional Licenses **:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Collaboration, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations, Experimentation, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Researching, Results Reporting, Scientific Writing

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.

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 our website at 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.