Postdoctoral Research Associate - Infectious Diseases

Location: St. Louis

Postdoctoral Research Associate
- Infectious Diseases# Join us today## Postdoctoral Research Associate
- Infectious Diseases Apply:
On Campus/Onsite:
Washington University Medical Campus:
Full time:
Posted Today:
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** Location
* * SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110#
** Position Summary
** The Division of Infectious Diseases at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO, is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study how macrophage lipid metabolism and innate immune signaling shape host defense against Mycobacterium tuberculosis, including in the setting of HIV/TB co-infection.
We seek outstanding scientists with a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D., prior training in immunology and/or microbiology, and a strong interest in tuberculosis. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with animal models, flow cytometry, and/or microscopy and must be comfortable being trained to work in a biosafety level 3 facility. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with strong mentorship and career development support within a highly interactive scientific environment.#

** Job Description
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Duties & Responsibilities:

** Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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.
** Applicant Special Instructions:
** To apply, please include a CV, brief cover letter describing research interests, and contact information for three references.

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:

*** Strong record of research productivity demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Experience with mammalian cell culture and flow cytometry, microscopy, or animal models.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Prior BSL-3 or pathogenic-bacteria experience.#
** 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, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Researching, Results Reporting, Scientific Writing#
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