Postdoctoral Research Associate - Infectious Diseases

Washington University; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Missouri is seeking an enthusiastic Post-doctoral fellow to study cellular immune responses to influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2. The role includes assisting in research design, preparation, and reporting under faculty supervision. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and a strong publication record. This position offers comprehensive benefits and is focused on collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in immunology, molecular biology, microbiology, or similar field.
• Published in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience with bioinformatics analysis techniques is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
• Designs and evaluates research experiments.
• Maintains compliance with ethical standards in research.

Skills

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Scientific Writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Ph.D., M.D., or Equivalent Terminal Degree

Job description

# **Position Summary**The Boon lab is looking for an enthusiastic Post-doctoral fellow to support our team studying cellular immune responses to influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2 in mouse and hamster models. The projects in the lab include assessing the role of T and B cell immunity on virus infection and transmission, evaluating innovative virus vaccines, as well as developing assays and reagents for hamster immunology, and identifying T cell epitopes in different viruses and species. The lab is located at WashU Medicine in Saint Louis, MO. The lab is housed on a floor with several other laboratories that study virus-host interactions. We have ongoing collaborations with labs in many other departments in the University, including Molecular Microbiology and Pathology & Immunology.# **Job Description****Primary Duties & Responsibilities:**Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at .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.**Applicant Special Instructions:**To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, CV, contact info for three references and one key first author publication directly to [e-mail] further information about the position, please contact Jacco Boon ([e-mail]).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:**No specific certification 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:*** PhD in immunology, molecular biology, microbiology, or a similar field.* Have published one or more papers in peer-reviewed journals.* Can guide research projects.* Have a background in or desire to learn bioinformatics analysis techniques.* Good interpersonal skills and willingness to mentor students and technicians.* Excellent speaking, reading and writing skills.# **Preferred Qualifications****Education:**No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Certifications:**No additional certification 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# **Questions**For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our .# **Accommodation**If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.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.# **Pre-Employment Screening**All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. 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