Postbaccalaureate Research Program; Time-Limited - Developmental Biology, Cell B

Postbaccalaureate Research Program (Time-Limited up to 2 years) – Developmental Biology, Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine (DCBRM)

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This program is time-limited (up to 2 years) and is primarily aimed at applicants with fewer than 6 months of full-time research experience or who are switching research fields and are interested in applying to a PhD or MD/PhD program. The program is research-focused; participants will spend ~90% of their time in the laboratory of a selected mentor and also receive additional training to prepare for research, academics, and self-presentation.

The curriculum includes workshops, seminars, research forums, graduate-level classes, and training in CV preparation and graduate school applications. MD or other health-related degree preparation is not provided.

40 hours per week.

Participants are designated as full-time paid employees for up to two years and are eligible for university-sponsored benefits, including health insurance.

• Work under the supervision of senior personnel on research projects, providing independent complex research support.
• Present research results to peers and supervisors in written and/or verbal form.
• Conduct experiments, assays, data collection, preparation of solutions, tissue culture, animal care and maintenance, and set up and maintain equipment.
• Comply with established safety procedures and maintain required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Attend meetings, educational workshops, and seminars to prepare for advanced study.
• Perform data entry and maintain data files on research.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
• Physically able to wear protective equipment and provide standard care to research animals.
• Physical effort: sitting at desk or table; repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement.
• Equipment: office and laboratory equipment.

Please review the full application instructions on our website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Application opens December 1, 2025. All application materials should be submitted by March 1, 2026 for full consideration. Applications submitted after this date, but before May 31, 2026, will be considered for rolling admissions if spots are available.

Upload a single file that includes the following supplemental documents:

• Curriculum vitae or résumé (≤5 pages).
• Personal statement (≤2 pages, 11‑point Arial or Times New Roman, one-inch margins, single-spaced).
• 5 preferred faculty mentors (in order of preference) and preferred research area(s).
• Unofficial transcript.

Two letters of recommendation are required. If not provided, the application will be considered incomplete. Letters must be sent to DBRMpostbacctl.edu by March 1, 2026 for full consideration, or May 31, 2026 for rolling admissions.

April – May 2026: interviews and notification of decisions. August 16, 2026: program begins.

The statements above describe the general nature of the work. Management reserves the right to revise duties at any time.

Required:

Bachelor’s degree.

No additional education, certifications, work experience, or licenses are required beyond the bachelor’s degree.

Analytical thinking; detailed reports; detail-oriented; interpersonal communication; oral communication; written communication.

Personal: up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, sick time; health insurance packages; free Metro transit U-Pass; 403(b) retirement plan with 7% university match.

Wellness: wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, dietitian access.

Family: 4 weeks caregiver leave; tuition coverage for you and family.

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Washington University in St. Louis is committed to equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by underrepresented groups. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to an inclusive environment.