Postdoctoral Research Associate - Molecular Microbiology

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Molecular Microbiology

Washington University in St. Louis

Location:

St. Louis, Missouri

Location SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Type:
Full-time

The Ting Zhang Laboratory in the Department of Molecular Microbiology at WashU Medicine is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join our research team. We develop and use novel platform that enables genome-wide identification of bacterial genes required for survival directly within infected hosts. This project combines bacterial genetics (inducible transposon mutagenesis), high-throughput sequencing, and animal models to generate comprehensive maps of bacterial genes that promote tissue-specific colonization and persistence.

Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

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• Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to):
• Design and conduct independent research using bacterial genetics, animal infection models, and genome-wide functional genetic approaches.
• Analyze next-generation sequencing datasets.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Present research findings at scientific meetings and publish in leading peer-reviewed journals.

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.

Required Qualifications:

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

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Not Applicable

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

• Ph.D. in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Biochemistry, Computational Biology, or a related discipline.
• Strong background in bacterial genetics, microbial pathogenesis, molecular biology, or functional genomics.
• Experience with animal models of infection, next-generation sequencing, or computational analysis is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, solve complex scientific problems, and communicate effectively in both written and oral formats.

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

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

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

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