Postdoctoral Research Associate - Hematology

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our team at WashU Medicine in St. Louis. Our lab investigates novel mechanisms regulating platelet and neutrophil activation and their homotypic and heterotypic interactions in thromboinflammatory diseases, including ischemic stroke, sepsis, and atherothrombosis (Li et al. JEM 2022; Jha et al. Circ Res 2023; Lee et al. Circulation 2025).

Position Overview

The successful candidate will study the mechanisms regulating platelet activation and aggregation during thromboinflammation, using cutting-edge approaches such as confocal intravital microscopy, CRISPR-based gene editing, proteomics, and mouse models of human disease.

Job Description

• Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to):
  • Aids in 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.
• 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.

Working Conditions

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.

Education

• Required Qualifications:
  • Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses

• No specific certifications/professional licenses are required for this position.

Work Experience

• No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills

• Not Applicable

Driver's License

• A driver's license is not required for this position.

Questions

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Accommodation

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Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO Statement

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