Postdoctoral Research Associate - Infectious Diseases

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Infectious Diseases to study macrophage lipid metabolism and innate immune signaling during Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, including HIV/TB co-infection. The position emphasizes immunology, microbiology, and training in a biosafety level 3 facility.

The successful candidate holds a Ph.D. or MD/PhD, has strong hands-on experience with animal models, flow cytometry, and/or microscopy, and shows

Qualifications

• Ph.D., MD/PhD or equivalent terminal degree.
• Experience with animal models, flow cytometry, and/or microscopy.
• Comfort working in a biosafety level 3 facility and strong publication record.

Responsibilities

• Train under the supervision of a faculty mentor.
• Assist with grant preparation and reporting.
• Prepare and submit papers on research.
• Design and evaluate research experiments.
• Maintain good laboratory records and ethical standards.
• Ensure compliance with biosafety and institutional policies.
• Engage with the mentor and research group to discuss findings.
• Manage materials, reagents, and records in the lab.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Flow cytometry

Microscopy

Animal models

BSL-3 experience

Scientific writing

Education

Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D.

Tools

Flow cytometry

Microscopy

Animal models

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Infectious Diseases# Join us today## Postdoctoral Research Associate - Infectious DiseasesApply: On Campus/Onsite: Washington University Medical Campus: Full time: Posted Today: JR98616# **Location**SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110# **Position Summary**The Division of Infectious Diseases at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO, is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study how macrophage lipid metabolism and innate immune signaling shape host defense against Mycobacterium tuberculosis, including in the setting of HIV/TB co-infection. We seek outstanding scientists with a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D., prior training in immunology and/or microbiology, and a strong interest in tuberculosis. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with animal models, flow cytometry, and/or microscopy and must be comfortable being trained to work in a biosafety level 3 facility. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with strong mentorship and career development support within a highly interactive scientific environment.# **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.**Applicant Special Instructions:**To apply, please include a CV, brief cover letter describing research interests, and contact information for three references.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:*** Strong record of research productivity demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications.* Excellent oral and written communication skills.* Experience with mammalian cell culture and flow cytometry, microscopy, or animal models.* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.* Prior BSL-3 or pathogenic-bacteria experience.# **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# **Questions**For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.# **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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