"Postdoctoral Research Associate - Ob/Gyn"

Position Summary

Dr. Amargant-Riera’s research laboratory focuses on understanding the mechanisms that define oocyte quality. The lab uses mouse models and human samples to investigate the mechanical and molecular control of folliculogenesis, as well as how aging dysregulates these quality control pathways. We are interested in two main lines of research, and the postdoctoral candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to both:

• What are the mechanotransduction mechanisms of the follicle? This project will focus on identifying the receptors and pathways that detect mechanical inputs from the ovarian stroma and transform these signals into biochemical signals within the follicle (See Amargant et al., 2020, Aging Cell; Pietroforte et al., 2023 Under review PNAS).
• How does oocyte-granulosa cell communication regulate folliculogenesis? This project focuses on understanding the actin- and microtubule-based structures that mediate granulosa cell-oocyte communication (See Doherty and Amargant, et al., 2022, Trends Cell Bio).

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):

• Utilize follicle and ovarian culture, biomechanical analysis, transcriptomics, proteomics, histologic approaches, and mouse models to study folliculogenesis and oocyte quality.
• Engage in all the scientific activities of the Center for Reproductive Health Sciences, as well as attending national and international scientific meetings to present their work.

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

Benefits Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO Statement

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