"Postdoctoral Research Associate - Pathology & Immunology"

Position Summary

Two postdoctoral research associate positions are immediately available for candidates with demonstrated expertise in one of the following areas: 1) T lymphocyte biology (differentiation, homeostasis, homing, etc.); 2) B lymphocyte biology (antibody response, differentiation); 3) macrophage biology. Preferential consideration will be given to candidates with relevant publications in the area.

The interests of the lab are in understanding how genetic and environmental factors interactions shape mucosal immunity and metabolism. Our approach includes state-of-the-art multiomics, novel organoid culture, genetically engineered murine models, and human samples. The lab has successfully competed for various funding.

The appointment is viewed as a training or transitional period preparatory to an academic, industrial, governmental, or other full-time research or teaching career.

Job Description

Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to):

• Prepares and submits papers on research.
• Assists in the design of research experiments.
• Evaluates research findings and assists in the reporting of the results.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
• 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. Ta-Chiang Liu at ta-chiang.liu@wustl.edu.

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: Assay, B Cells, Collaboration, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations, Experimentation, Flow Cytometry, Genotyping, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Macrophages, Microbiota, Mouse Breeding, Mouse Models, Researching, Results Reporting, Scientific Writing, Stem Cell Culture, T Cells

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