Postbaccalaureate Research Program (Time—Limited up to 1 Year) - WashU Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (WU PREP) and Developmental Biology, Cell Biology, & Regenerative Medicine Program (DCBRM)
About The Position
This is a time-limited program of up to one year and is primarily aimed at applicants with 6 or more months of full-time research experience that are interested in getting extra research training in a new research area, and intend to apply to a PhD or MD/PhD program. This program places a strong emphasis on research, and participants will be expected to spend most of their time (~80%) in the laboratory of a selected mentor. However, unlike the 2-year program, the 1-year program will provide additional accelerated training to achieve readiness in three main areas: readiness for research, readiness for academics, and readiness for self-presentation. This will be accomplished through a curriculum that provides educational opportunities in addition to training in the laboratory. Among these will be opportunities to attend tailored workshops, seminars, research forums, and graduate-level classes, workshops on preparing a Curriculum Vitae and applying to graduate school. The program does not provide additional preparation for those seeking to pursue an MD or other health-related degrees. It is expected that the participant will perform research and analysis, as well as technical aspects of studies and experiments, including documentation and preparation of materials. Individuals accepted into the program will be designated as full-time paid employees for a period of up to one year and will be eligible for university sponsored benefits, including health insurance. For more information on the program, please visit https://sites.wustl.edu/devbioregenmedpostbacc/.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
- No specific work experience is required for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Analytical Thinking
- Detailed Reports
- Detail-Oriented
- Interpersonal Communication
- Oral Communications
- Written Communication
Responsibilities
- Works under the supervision of senior personnel on research project/s providing independent complex research support.
- Presents results of research activities to peers and supervisors in written and/or verbal presentation or form.
- Through active research and analysis, gains proficiency in essential aspects of research, which may include some or all of the following: conducting experiments, assays, collection of data, preparation of solutions, tissue culture, animal care and maintenance, and setup and maintenance of equipment.
- Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
- Attends meetings, educational workshops and seminars to prepare for advanced study.
- Performs data entry and maintains data files on research.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
- For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
