Postdoctoral Research Associate - Pathology & Immunology

About the role

The Sultan Lab is looking for a postdoctoral fellow to join our team. We are seeking a motivated and curious scientist with strong experience in immunology and molecular biology techniques, including CRISPR/Cas9-based screening. The successful candidate will work on projects focused on understanding how Tr1 cells differentiate and function across different models of tumor immunity (Sultan et al; Nature 2024).

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to): Designs and performs research experiments.
• Analyzes the research findings and reports of the results.
• Congruent 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 range is commensurate with experience.

Applicant Special Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to Hussein Sultan at hsultan@wustl.edu.

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

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EEO Statement

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