"Postdoctoral Research Associate - Pathology & Immunology"

Position Summary

The lab of Dr. Claudia Han is seeking a passionate and talented postdoctoral fellow to join our dynamic team in the Department of Pathology and Immunology and part of the Brain Glia and Immunology Center at WashU in St. Louis. Our research centers on the brain’s innate immune system – microglia and other brain-resident macrophages – and how they shape neurodevelopmental disease and tumor progression. Specifically, we investigate how transcriptional regulators and gene networks govern immune and brain cell behavior. Our lab uses a broad array of approaches, including flow cytometry, cell sorting, next-generation sequencing, CRISPR/Cas9 screens, and mouse and iPSC stem cell models.

We welcome applicants from multidisciplinary scientific backgrounds, including neuroimmunology, tumor immunology, molecular biology, genetics, and genomics. Candidates should be motivated to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team committed to scientific rigor, creativity, and mutual support. Dr. Han is deeply committed to the growth and success of each lab member and fostering an inclusive collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are actively valued.

If you are excited to explore the frontiers of brain-immune interactions and want to grow in a supportive lab culture, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at that link. For more information, please see CZH Lab page.

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 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 submit a cover letter, CV, and 3 letters of recommendation to Dr. Claudia Han.

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

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