Postdoctoral Research Associate - Allergy & Immunology

Location: St. Louis

## Postdoctoral Research Associate - Allergy & Immunology Apply remote type:
On Campus/Onsite locations:
Washington University Medical Campus time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR95430#
** Position Summary
** A postdoctoral position in the Kau Lab is available for candidates interested in microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, and animal models. We utilize a combination of techniques to investigate how the microbial ecology of the gut, airway, urinary tract, and other mucosal surfaces interact with host factors to influence human health.
Techniques used in the lab include:  
• mouse handling  
• microbial metagenomic sequencing (including whole genome and RNA sequencing)  
• basic microbiology techniques  
• molecular cloning  
• flow cytometry  
• immunofluorescence microscopy  
• multi-omics data analysis    

Experience with any of these techniques is appreciated, but not required. All applicants with any prior lab experience are encouraged to apply.#
** Job Description
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Duties & Responsibilities:

** Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at   Please visit our lab website for more information and recent publications:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).  Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to):
* 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.
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* Working Conditions:

** 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.
** Salary Range:
** Base pay is commensurate with experience.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.#
** Required Qualifications
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* Education:

** Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.
** Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:
** No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
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* Work Experience:

** No specific work experience is required for this position.
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* Skills:

** Not Applicable
** Driver's License:
** A driver's license is not required for this position.#
** More About This Job
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** A PhD in microbiology, computational biology, or a related discipline involving analysis of multi-omics datasets.
* Prior experience with microbiology techniques.
* Familiarity with mouse models and proper mouse handling.
* Skills in at least one programming language (R or Python) are strongly preferred.#
** Preferred Qualifications
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* 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.
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* Work Experience:

** No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
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* Skills:

** Collaboration, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations, Experimentation,…