Postdoctoral Research Associate - Rheumatology

Washington University in St. Louis•St. Louis, MO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This postdoctoral position will investigate the basic mechanisms of HLA-associated autoimmunity and the generation of disease-causing CD8 T cells. The following characteristics and expertise are strongly recommended: a background in immunology and expertise in flow cytometry and cell sorting, cell culture, single-cell or bulk RNA sequencing, histology/immunofluorescence, and human tissue/sample processing. A history of team science and innovation is encouraged.

Requirements

Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.
A background in immunology
Expertise in flow cytometry and cell sorting
Expertise in cell culture
Expertise in single-cell or bulk RNA sequencing
Expertise in histology/immunofluorescence
Expertise in human tissue/sample processing

Nice To Haves

A history of team science and innovation

Responsibilities

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.