Washington University in St. Louis · 2 months ago
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Otolaryngology
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelWashington University 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, involving collaboration on major research projects and the advancement of research skills in cancer biology.
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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
Qualification
Required
Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree
Demonstrate relevant research experience in cancer biology
Strong track record of prior success and prior first-author (or co-first) publications
Excellent collaborative skills
Excellent communication skills
Independent scientific thinking
Skills in molecular biology
Skills in tumor sample processing
Skills in functional assays
Skills in genomics
Experience in bioinformatics is valued
Preferred
Collaboration
Data Analysis
Data Interpretations
Experimentation
Laboratory Operations
Laboratory Techniques
Researching
Results Reporting
Scientific Writing
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits consistent with NIH guidelines
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
Company
Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University’s mission is to discover and disseminate knowledge, and protect the freedom of inquiry through research and teaching.
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Funding
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$24.6MKey Investors
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2024-09-13Grant
2023-12-01Grant· $0M
2019-01-31Grant
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