"Postdoctoral Research Associate - Molecular Microbiology"

Position Summary

The Ding laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate. We are broadly interested in studying enteric virus-host interactions. We investigate the interface of rotavirus and SARS-CoV-2 infection, host mucosal immune responses, and intestinal epithelial cell biology.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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 his/her 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 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:

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:

Candidates should submit the following documents directly to Dr. Siyuan Ding at siyuan.ding@wustl.edu:

• A cover letter outlining research experience, interests, and career goals.
• A detailed CV.
• Contact information for three references.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

Ph.D. in Microbiology, Cell biology, Biochemistry or other related discipline.

Skills:

Extensive expertise in mammalian cell culture and bacterial genetics. Excellent communication, writing, and teamwork skills. Collaboration, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations, Experimentation, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Researching, Results Reporting, Scientific Writing.

Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/.