Postdoctoral Research Associate - Neurology

Position Summary

WashU Medicine, Department of Neurology, has an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the NeuroGenomics and Informatics Center (NGI). The successful candidate will be involved in projects to perform big-data research, bundling genetics, multi-omics, biomarker, clinical, and histopathological data, to harness the full range of biologically relevant data to better understand Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. There is a particular emphasis on addressing important questions regarding sex dimorphisms, ancestry, and health disparities in Alzheimer’s disease. Another primary focus is the cross-modal integration of Alzheimer’s disease genomics with brain-imaging derived phenotypes to elucidate how genetics contributes to disease heterogeneity. Overall, this research will contribute importantly to the discovery of novel risk genes, steer basic research and drug development, and advance personalized medicine. The successful candidate will develop expertise in the genetics of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. They will learn state-of-the-art strategies to integrate a breadth of ‘omics (proteomics, single cell, etc.) and biomarker data (derived from plasma, cerebrospinal fluid, and neuroimaging) with genetic and clinical features of Alzheimer’s disease. The candidate will benefit from integration with the world-renowned Knight-ADRC (expertise on genetics, neuroscience, brain imaging), the NGI (exceptional expertise on genetics and multi-omics data generation & processing), and the highly collaborative atmosphere at WashU.

Job Description

• Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to): Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
• Prepares and submits papers on research.
• 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.

Information on Being a Postdoc at WashU in St. Louis

For more information on the role, please reach out to Dr. Michael Belloy at belloy@wustl.edu.

Education

• Required Qualifications: Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.

Work Experience

• No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills

• Collaboration.
• Data Analysis.
• Data Interpretations.
• Experimentation.
• Laboratory Operations.
• Laboratory Techniques.
• Researching.
• Results Reporting.
• Scientific Writing.

Driver's License

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

More About This Job

At WashU, postdoctoral appointments: Have a 5-year term limit that includes previous experience.

Education

• Preferred Qualifications: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience

• No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills

• Not Applicable.

Salary Range

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

Applicant Special Instructions

For more information on the role, please reach out to Dr. Michael Belloy at belloy@wustl.edu.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

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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