Postdoctoral Research Associate - Pediatric Hematology & Oncology

Washington University in St. Louis

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Magee lab studies the mechanisms that regulate childhood blood development and genetic changes that cause leukemia in children. We have several projects related to these general topics. Each focuses on gene regulation – and changes that occur in gene regulation – during stem cell development and differentiation. We use mice to model pediatric malignancies. The overall goal of our work is to develop new treatments for children with leukemia and other blood disorders. An ideal candidate for this position will have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in biological sciences or related fields and be seeking their first postdoc. Experience in molecular biology and genomics is preferred. Programming skills are desired but not required. Applicants must have good spoken and written communication skills. Trainees will gain experience in mouse models of human malignancies, hematopoietic stem cell biology, genomics and translational research. 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/.

Requirements

• Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.
• Good spoken and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in molecular biology and genomics is preferred.
• Programming skills are desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manages their own project, which should lead to a first author publication.
• Develops proficiency in hematopoietic stem cell and leukemia biology.
• Develops proficiency with mouse genetic models, stem cell transplantation, and hematopoietic stem cell analyses.
• Develops proficiency in their ancillary skills, e.g., writing, public speaking, networking, critical evaluation of scientific documents, etc.
• Presents scientific work both inside and outside the University.
• 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.
• Conscientious discharge of their 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees