Postdoctoral Research Associate - Pediatric Allergy & Pulmonary Medicine

Location: Saint Louis, MO 63110

About the role

The Horani lab is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our group investigating airway epithelial cell and motile cilia biology. Our lab is part of the WashU Cilia group and investigates motile cilia function using human and mouse airway models. We are interested in cilia biology, airway cell differentiation, motile ciliogenesis, and the pathogenesis of the human disease, Primary ciliary dyskinesia.

New team members will join ongoing projects and embark on new projects looking at the role of novel proteins in motile cilia structure and function, new factors affecting motile ciliogenesis, and the role of inflammation in the airways. Candidates with experience in transcriptomics are encouraged to apply. Experience with microscopy is an advantage.

The appointment is a training or transitional period in preparation for an academic, industrial, governmental, or other full-time research or teaching career. Additional emphasis will be placed on enhancing written and oral communication skills, data analysis, review of the literature, and will include some laboratory-based teaching of undergraduate or graduate students.

For more information, visit the WashU Postdoc page or the Horani Lab website.

Responsibilities

• Manages their own project, which should lead to a first author publication.
• Develops proficiency in their chosen scientific discipline/field.
• Develops proficiency in technical skills related to the research.
• Develops ancillary skills, e.g., writing, public speaking, networking, critical evaluation of scientific documents.
• Presents scientific work both inside and outside the University.

Requirements

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree.

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.

Benefits

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. View a summary of benefits.