Postdoctoral Research Associate - Neurology

Position Summary

The Albanus Lab in the Department of Neurology at Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead projects integrating multi‑omics (single‑cell RNA‑seq, ATAC‑seq, spatial transcriptomics) and genetics to understand the biology of human aging, with a focus on neurodegenerative diseases and personalized medicine.

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

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

• Design and run functional genomic pipelines, produce results, and communicate with the group members.
• Engage critically with the literature to understand the molecular biology of aging and neurodegenerative diseases.
• Develop and test/validate new algorithms and their applications to transcriptomic, epigenomic, genetic, and proteomic data.
• Perform fully reproducible computational analyses.
• Assist the team in manuscript preparation of research findings.
• Support the principal investigator to fulfill the research objectives of their funded projects.
• Assist the principal investigator in generating preliminary results for grant funding proposals.
• Publish research findings in reputable scientific journals.
• Pursue independent funding opportunities (K awards, fellowships, etc.).
• Present research at conferences and contribute to grant applications.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Contribute to the overall research goals and objectives of the team.

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 provide standard care to research animals.

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

Required

Qualification:

Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree.

Preferred

Qualification:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere.

No specific certification or professional license is required.

No specific work experience is required.

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

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

• Postdoctoral appointments have a 5‑year term limit that includes previous experience.

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

All external candidates receiving an offer will be required to submit to pre‑employment screening, including criminal background check, drug screen, verification of employment and education, physical examination, vaccinations, and other checks as applicable.

Washington University in St. Louis offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Eligibility is subject to employment status, full‑time equivalent workload, and weekly standard hours. For a summary of benefits, visit .

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. The University’s policy is to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.