Washington University in St. Louis · 2 months ago
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Pathology & Immunology
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelWashington University in St. Louis is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Pathology & Immunology to conduct research on host-microbiota interactions related to chronic inflammation and fibrosis in inflammatory bowel diseases. The role involves utilizing human specimens and mouse models to test hypotheses, while also assisting with grant preparation and research reporting under the supervision of a faculty mentor.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree
Demonstrated experience in host-microbiota interactions
Strong record in immunology, microbiology, or related multi-omics approaches
Ability to utilize human specimens, cell culture models (epithelial and immune cells), and testing hypothesis in mouse models of the disease
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
Ability to work in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards
Physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals
Preferred
Collaboration
Data Analysis
Data Interpretations
Experimentation
Laboratory Operations
Laboratory Techniques
Researching
Results Reporting
Scientific Writing
Benefits
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