Postdoctoral Research Associate - Rheumatology

Postdoctoral Position

This postdoctoral position will investigate the basic mechanisms of HLA-associated autoimmunity and the generation of disease-causing CD8 T cells. A background in immunology and expertise in flow cytometry and cell sorting, cell culture, single-cell or bulk RNA sequencing, histology/immunofluorescence, and human tissue/sample processing is strongly recommended. A history of team science and innovation is encouraged.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

• 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.

Working conditions include potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards in a laboratory environment. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

Salary range is base pay 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.

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:

Collaboration, data analysis, data interpretations, experimentation, laboratory operations, laboratory techniques, researching, results reporting, scientific writing.

Postdoctoral appointments at WashU have a 5-year term limit that includes previous experience.