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Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis · 2 months ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Otolaryngology

Washington University Medical Campus

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is a top 10 medical school, offering a highly interactive and stimulating environment for scientists in training. The Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the Puram Lab focuses on investigating tumor heterogeneity in head and neck cancers through advanced research projects and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

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Responsibilities

Manages their own project, which should lead to a first author publication(s)

Develops expertise in single cell genomics/transcriptomics, molecular biology experience, biochemistry, and advanced functional assays/imaging

Expands proficiency in career skills, including writing, public speaking, networking, and critical evaluation of scientific literature

Presents scientific work both inside and outside the University with excellent oral communication skills

Prepares and submits papers on research with excellent writing skills

Assists with grant review, preparation, and reporting

Independently designs and conducts experiments with the ability to analyze results critically and troubleshoot challenges, including the conscientious and ethical discharge of these responsibilities

Reads and reviews primary literature, with critical analysis and integration of prior and new findings into daily experimental design and project goals

Supervises and mentors laboratory staff and graduate students as assigned, assuring appropriate study procedures, review of staff work, and teaching scientific skills

Provides input and suggestions to the laboratory supervisor to develop procedure manuals and operational/technical guidelines for lab studies

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