Washington University in St. Louis · 5 hours ago
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Molecular Microbiology
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelWashington University in St. Louis is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to study the apicomplexan parasite Cryptosporidium, which causes serious illness in children in the developing world. The role involves leveraging molecular genetics to define transport mechanisms at the host parasite interface and leading studies on the role of ABC transporters in pathogenesis.
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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
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
Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Microbiology or other related discipline
Expertise with molecular and cellular biology techniques
Experience with quantitative microscopy, including protein labeling techniques
Willingness to work with animals on part-time basis
Excellent communication, writing, and teamwork skills
Collaboration, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations, Experimentation, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Researching, Results Reporting, Scientific Writing
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
Company
Washington University in St. Louis
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