Postdoctoral Research Associate - Urologic Surgery

About the role

The Mahajan lab at Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join a dynamic team focused on understanding signaling mechanisms in immune regulation and their role in tumor microenvironments of prostate cancer. The lab also investigates epigenetic processes and develops small molecule inhibitors as therapeutic options.

Responsibilities

• Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
• Prepares and submits papers on research findings.
• Designs and evaluates research experiments.
• Maintains research records and adheres to ethical standards.
• Collaborates with colleagues and mentors.
• Ensures compliance with laboratory policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal degree.
• Experience in laboratory operations, data analysis, and scientific writing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in relevant field.
• Experience in mouse genetics, functional genomics, and next-generation sequencing.
• Knowledge of epigenetic processes and their role in cancer.
• Experience in developing small molecule inhibitors.

Skills

• Data analysis.
• Data interpretation.
• Experimentation.
• Laboratory operations.
• Laboratory techniques.
• Researching.
• Results reporting.
• Scientific writing.

Benefits

Washington University in St. Louis offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.