Postdoctoral Research Associate - Otolaryngology

Position Summary

The laboratory of Dr. Guangyong Peng in the Departments of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Pathology & Immunology at WashU Medicine has an immediate opening for Postdoctoral Associate positions.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Salary Range

Salary is according to the NIH standard level.

Applicant Special Instructions

Candidates must apply with a cover letter and current curriculum vitae to this posting. Meanwhile, applicants need to submit the application and three letters of recommendation by email to: Guangyong Peng, M.D., Ph.D., Email: pengg@wustl.edu. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the positions are filled.

Education

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

More About This Job

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

Benefits Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.