Postdoctoral Research Associate: Thromboinflammation Lab

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

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