Postdoctoral Research Associate - Molecular Microbiology

Overview

Position Summary:

Join the Sibley Lab as a Postdoctoral Fellow and contribute to basic research aimed at developing more effective treatments for chronic parasitic infection based on recent findings on essential target enzymes. Project role includes purification of recombinant enzymes and screening inhibitors in vitro. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in recombinant protein expression, purification, and biochemical assays for enzyme activity. Join an exciting collaborative environment with biologists, biochemists, and medicinal chemists in a major biomedical research center.

Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found in the original posting.

• 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.

This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

Candidates should submit the following documents directly to Dr. David Sibley, by email as provided in the original posting:

• A cover letter outlining research experience, interests, and career goals.
• A detailed CV.
• Contact information for three references.

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to this classification and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education: Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree.

Certifications: No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills: Not Applicable

Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or other related discipline.
• Extensive expertise in protein expression and purification.
• Familiarity with enzyme assays and kinetic analyses.
• Willingness to work with animals on a part-time basis.
• Excellent communication, writing, and teamwork skills.

Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications: No additional certification unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills: Collaboration, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations, Experimentation, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Researching, Results Reporting, Scientific Writing

Questions: For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to the External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation: If you are unable to use the online application system and would like an accommodation, please email Candidate Questions or call the accommodation inquiry number provided in the posting.

Pre-Employment Screening: All external candidates receiving an offer will undergo pre-employment screening as described in the posting. Offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits: Washington University in St. Louis offers a comprehensive benefits package. Details are available on the university benefits site.

EEO Statement: Washington University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.