Position Summary

The Cooper lab at WashU is seeking a post-doctoral research fellow with a strong background in immunology and bioinformatics to work on projects related to understanding somatic variants in inborn errors of immunity.

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/.

For more information on the lab please visit https://megancooperlab.wustl.edu/.

• Independently design and perform experiments related to identification of somatic variants leading to inborn errors of immunity, with oversight from PI.
• Write manuscripts describing the findings of your scientific research.
• Accurate documentation and record-keeping.
• Assist with writing grant applications for the laboratory, and submit training grant applications to support your work.
• Work collaboratively with all members of the laboratory.
• Meet with Dr. Cooper regularly to review progress and for career development.

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.

More About This Job Required Qualifications:

• Strong background in Immunology and bioinformatics, including first-author original publications.
• Expertise in analysis of genomic datasets.
• Strong writing skills as evidenced by past publications and/or grant awards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in immunologic techniques (wet-lab).

Skills:

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