Postdoctoral Research Associate - Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

About the role

The Choudhury lab at the Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine at WashU in St. Louis is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral candidate to join our team. The lab focuses on investigating the cellular, molecular, and metabolic mechanisms involved in fibrotic disorders using mouse models and human precision-cut lung slices.

Responsibilities

• Works independently but collaborates closely with the Principal Investigator.
• Designs and performs experiments.
• Keeps appropriate experimental records and documentation.
• Analyzes, interprets, summarizes, and compiles data.
• Operates and maintains relevant animal models.
• Participates in publications and presentations as an author or co-author.
• Develops proficiency in career development skills, including writing, public speaking, networking, and critical evaluation of scientific literature.
• Maintains conformity with ethical standards in research.
• Aids in preparation of grant proposals and may apply for mentored training grants with PI support.
• Collaborates collegially with co-trainees, staff members, and members of the research group.

Requirements

• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree.
• Hands-on experience with mouse work and knockout mouse models.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on research projects designed by a mentor within area of specialization.
• Hands-on experience with flow cytometry and cell sorting, fluorescence and confocal imaging, standard biochemistry, molecular/cell biology techniques, cell culture, flow cytometry, data acquisition and data analysis, gene expression, single cell RNAseq/bioinformatics analysis.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

Qualifications

• Recent PhD in Biochemistry, Cell or Molecular Biology with background in immunology.
• Hands-on experience with mouse work and knockout mouse models.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on research projects designed by a mentor within area of specialization.
• Hands-on experience with flow cytometry and cell sorting, fluorescence and confocal imaging, standard biochemistry, molecular/cell biology techniques, cell culture, flow cytometry, data acquisition and data analysis, gene expression, single cell RNAseq/bioinformatics analysis.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

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

Pay

Salary range is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.