Postdoctoral Research Associate - Rheumatology

About the role

This postdoctoral position will investigate the basic mechanisms of HLA-associated autoimmunity and the generation of disease-causing CD8 T cells. The following characteristics and expertise are strongly recommended: a background in immunology and expertise in flow cytometry and cell sorting, cell culture, single-cell or bulk RNA sequencing, histology/immunofluorescence, and human tissue/sample processing. A history of team science and innovation is encouraged.

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.
• Aids 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.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.
• Preferred Qualifications: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills

• Not Applicable

Benefits

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.