Postdoctoral Research Associate - Pediatrics Rheumatology & Immunology

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

Job summary

A prominent research university in St. Louis is seeking a post-doctoral research fellow specializing in immunology and bioinformatics. This role involves conducting experiments, documenting results, and assisting in grant writing. Ideal candidates should have a Ph.D. or equivalent, experience with genomic datasets, and strong writing skills. The position offers opportunities for career development in a collaborative lab setting with a focus on understanding inborn errors of immunity. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Strong background in immunology and bioinformatics, with first-author publications.
• Expertise in genomic data analysis and immunologic techniques.
• No specific work experience required.
• Strong background in immunology and bioinformatics.
• First-author original publications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform experiments related to somatic variants in inborn errors of immunity.
• Write manuscripts describing research findings.
• Assist with grant applications and collaborate with laboratory members.
• Assist with writing and submitting grant applications for the laboratory.
• Collaborate with all members of the laboratory and meet regularly with the PI for progress reviews.

Skills

Immunology expertise

Bioinformatics

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Scientific Writing

Education

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

Job description

# **Position Summary**The Cooper lab at WashU is seeking a post-doctoral research fellow with a strong background in immunology and bioinformatics to work on projects related to understanding somatic variants in inborn errors of immunity.# **Job Description****Primary Duties & Responsibilities:**Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at .For more information on the lab please visit .Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to):* Independently design and perform experiments related to identification of somatic variants leading to inborn errors of immunity, with oversight from PI.* Write manuscripts describing the findings of your scientific research.* Accurate documentation and record-keeping.* Assist with writing grant applications for the laboratory, and submit training grant applications to support your work.* Work collaboratively with all members of the laboratory.* Meet with Dr. Cooper regularly to review progress and for career development.**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:*** Strong background in Immunology and bioinformatics, including first-author original publications.* Expertise in analysis of genomic datasets.* Strong writing skills as evidenced by past publications and/or grant awards.* Experience in immunologic techniques (wet-lab).# **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 .# **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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