Postdoctoral Research Associate - Pediatrics Rheumatology & Immunology

Washington University in St. Louis

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About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in immunologic techniques (wet-lab).
• Collaboration, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations, Experimentation, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Researching, Results Reporting, Scientific Writing.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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