"Postdoctoral Research Associate - Molecular Microbiology"

Position Summary

The Ting Zhang Lab in the Department of Molecular Microbiology at WashU Medicine is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join our research team. The successful candidate will investigate the functions of bile metabolites induced by bacterial infection. We aim to advance our understanding of how infection-stimulated bile metabolites influence intestinal defense mechanisms and disease outcomes. This work involves a multidisciplinary approach, including next-generation sequencing, bacterial genetics, host genetics and metabolomics.

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. 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.

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

Ph.D. in Microbiology, Cell biology, Biochemistry or other related discipline. Extensive expertise in mammalian cell culture and bacterial genetics. Excellent communication, writing and teamwork skills.

Skills: Bacterial Genetics, Communication, Mammalian Cell Culture, Teamwork, Writing.

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

Applicant Special Instructions: Candidates should submit the following documents directly to Dr. Ting Zhang at zting@wustl.edu: A cover letter outlining research experience, interests, and career goals. A detailed CV. Contact information for three references.