Postdoctoral Research Associate - Pediatrics Infectious Diseases

Position Summary

The Schwartz lab studies the role of the gut microbiome and immune response in susceptibility to neonatal sepsis. We use a combination of sequencing, microbial culturing, immune profiling, and gnotobiotic mouse models to create predictions for which infants are most susceptible to sepsis. We are looking for an enthusiastic Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our team. Postdoctoral work will include immune and microbiome analysis from gnotobiotic mouse experiments.

Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

For information on the Schwartz lab, please visit .

• 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.

Education: Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.

Certifications / Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license 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.

At WashU, postdoctoral appointments:

• Have a 5-year term limit that includes previous experience.

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

Certifications / Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses 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

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

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