Postdoctoral Research Associate - Otolaryngology

Washington University in St. Louis; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington University School of Medicine invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Otolaryngology. The Kim Lab investigates auditory function, hearing loss, and inner ear therapeutics using in vivo two-photon imaging, optogenetics, and targeted drug delivery in living animals.

Responsibilities include grant prep, manuscript preparation, experimental design, data interpretation, and strict adherence to ethical and laboratory standards in a collaborative research

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal/doctorate required.
• No specific certifications required.
• No prior work experience required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grant preparation and reporting.
• Prepare and submit papers on research.
• Assist in design of research experiments.
• Evaluate results and assist in reporting findings.
• Maintain compliance with ethical standards and GLP.
• Maintain research records and handle materials securely.

Skills

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Experimentation

Laboratory Techniques

Researching

Results Reporting

Scientific Writing

Education

Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree

Job description

## Postdoctoral Research Associate - OtolaryngologyApply: On Campus/Onsite: Washington University Medical Campus: Full time: Posted Today: JR97952# **Location**SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110# **Position Summary**The Kim Lab is seeking a highly motivated and creative Postdoctoral Fellow to join our team and advance our understanding of auditory function, hearing loss, and emerging inner ear therapeutics using cutting-edge in vivo approaches. Our lab has developed a unique experimental platform that enables real-time visualization and manipulation of cochlear cellular activity in living, hearing animals. By combining in vivo two-photon imaging, single-cell optogenetics, auditory physiology, and targeted inner ear drug and gene delivery, we investigate how sound is encoded and transformed from sensory hair cells to auditory neurons. Our research spans sensory coding, cochlear injury and repair, and the development of new approaches to study and treat hearing loss. Current projects explore how populations of hair cells encode sound, how sensory information is transformed into subtype-specific auditory nerve activity, and how drugs and therapeutic agents can be delivered to and monitored within the living inner ear. We are particularly interested in bridging advanced in vivo technologies with clinically relevant questions in hearing loss, otoprotection, and emerging inner ear therapeutics.# **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****At Washington University, postdoctoral appointments:*** Have a 5-year term limit that includes previous 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. 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.