Postdoctoral Research Associate: Viral Host–Microbiome Studies

UNKNOWN; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to study Picobirnaviruses (PBVs) and their interactions with bacterial hosts using in vitro and in vivo gnotobiotic mouse models.

The role requires independence, creativity and a willingness to engage with NGS, bioinformatics, biochemistry, genetic screens, virology and bacteriology techniques in a collaborative environment with ethical research practices.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD or equivalent terminal degree.
• Experience in bioscience research is valued.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grant preparation and reporting.
• Prepare and submit papers on research.
• Assist in design of research experiments.
• Evaluate research findings and report results.
• Ensure ethical standards and good laboratory practice.

Skills

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Data Interpretations

Experimentation

Laboratory Operations

Laboratory Techniques

Scientific Writing

Education

PhD or MD

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to study Picobirnaviruses (PBVs) and their interactions with bacterial hosts using in vitro and in vivo gnotobiotic mouse models.

The role requires independence, creativity and a willingness to engage with NGS, bioinformatics, biochemistry, genetic screens, virology and bacteriology techniques in a collaborative environment with ethical research practices.