Postdoctoral Research Associate - Oncology

Washington University in St. Louis

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Jaebok Choi Lab in the Department of Medicine, Division of Oncology, is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher (Scholar or Associate) with expertise in Transplant Immunology focused on T cells. The position involves working on T cell biology in mouse models of diseases such as graft-vs-host disease (GvHD), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE). Research will utilize unbiased genome-wide CRISPR/Cas9 guide RNA library screens and whole kinome analyses to identify novel therapeutic targets. Translational approaches may involve analyzing human patient samples. The university provides career and professional development training for postdoctoral researchers.

Requirements

• Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.
• No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Not Applicable
• A driver's license is not required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree in Cell Biology.
• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree in Immunology.
• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree in Molecular Biology.
• No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Collaboration
• Data Analysis
• Data Interpretations
• Experimentation
• Genome Editing
• Laboratory Operations
• Laboratory Techniques
• Molecular Biology
• Mouse Handling
• Multiparameter Flow Cytometry
• Primary Cells
• Protein Biochemistry
• Researching
• Results Reporting
• Scientific Writing
• T Cells

Responsibilities

• Manages their own project, which should lead to a first author publication.
• Develops expertise in T cell biology, mouse models of GvHD/GvL, IBD, or EAE, CRISPR/Cas9 guide RNA library screening, bioluminescence imaging, intestinal organoids, and multicolor flow cytometry.
• Develops proficiency in career skills, including writing, public speaking, networking, and critical evaluation of scientific literature.
• Presents scientific work both inside and outside the University with excellent oral communication skills.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
• Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours.

What This Job Offers

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