About this role
Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Position Summary The Division of Infectious Diseases at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO, is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study how macrophage lipid metabolism and innate immune signaling shape host defense against Mycobacterium tuberculosis, including in the setting of HIV/TB co-infection.
We seek outstanding scientists with a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D., prior training in immunology and/or microbiology, and a strong interest in tuberculosis. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with animal models, flow cytometry, and/or microscopy and must be comfortable being trained to work in a biosafety level 3 facility. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with strong mentorship and career development support within a highly interactive scientific environment.
Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
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/Professional Licenses:
- No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. Work Experience:
- No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills
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Not Applicable Driver's License:
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A driver's license is not required for this position.
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More About This Job Preferred Qualifications:
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Strong record of research productivity demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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Experience with mammalian cell culture and flow cytometry, microscopy, or animal models.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Prior BSL-3 or pathogenic-bacteria experience.
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Preferred Qualifications
Education
- No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Certifications/Professional Licenses:
- No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Work Experience:
- No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills
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Collaboration, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations, Experimentation, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Researching, Results Reporting, Scientific Writing
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Questions
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For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
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Accommodation
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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
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Pre-Employment Screening
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All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
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Benefits Statement
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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 view a summary of benefits.
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EEO Statement
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Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.