Postdoctoral Research Associate - Infectious Diseases

Washington University in St. Louis

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About The Position

The Boon lab is looking for an enthusiastic Post-doctoral fellow to support our team studying cellular immune responses to influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2 in mouse and hamster models. The projects in the lab include assessing the role of T and B cell immunity on virus infection and transmission, evaluating innovative virus vaccines, as well as developing assays and reagents for hamster immunology, and identifying T cell epitopes in different viruses and species. The lab is located at WashU Medicine in Saint Louis, MO. The lab is housed on a floor with several other laboratories that study virus-host interactions. We have ongoing collaborations with labs in many other departments in the University, including Molecular Microbiology and Pathology & Immunology.

Requirements

• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in immunology, molecular biology, microbiology, or a similar field.
• Have published one or more papers in peer-reviewed journals.
• Can guide research projects.
• Have a background in or desire to learn bioinformatics analysis techniques.
• Good interpersonal skills and willingness to mentor students and technicians.
• Excellent speaking, reading and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor.
• 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.
• 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.
• Collegial conduct towards co-trainees, staff members and members of the research group.
• Adherence to all applicable University policies, procedures and regulations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree