Postdoctoral Research Associate - Neurosurgery

Position Summary

Pediatric Brain Tumor Lab

We are seeking highly-motivated candidates for a postdoctoral position in the Department of Neurosurgery, WashU Medicine to share in our research efforts. The candidate should have a doctoral degree such as a PhD, MD, or equivalent degree and interests in cancer immunotherapy, brain tumor biology, or neuroimmunology.

The Thompson lab focuses on developing Immunotherapeutics for the treatment of pediatric brain tumors. Current projects include 1) developing peptide vaccines directed at CMV antigens in tumors, and 2) determining the role of NK cells in the treatment of pediatric brain tumors with immunotherapies.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

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

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.

Applicant Special Instructions:

Interested candidates should email the following to Eric Thompson at t.eric@wustl.edu.

• Cover letter indicating current and future research interests.
• CV (Curriculum Vitae) including publications.
• Names and contact information of 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

Education:

Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license 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, Verbal Communications, Written Communication