Position Summary

Postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Jeffrey Millman in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Lipid Research at WashU Medicine. The Millman biomedical research laboratory uses stem cells for the study and treatment of diabetes. We have a wide diversity of projects involving stem cells differentiation, genetic engineering with CRISPR, disease modeling, transplantation into animal models of diabetes, biomedical engineering, bioinformatics, and single-cell sequencing technologies.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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, conscientiously discharges 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, and 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:

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.

Required Qualifications

Education:

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

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not applicable.

Driver's License:

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

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

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