Postdoctoral Research Associate - Genetics

CP00001 Washington University in St Louis • Full-time • Couch Biomedical Research Building, United States of America • 2w ago

Position Summary

The labs of Dr. Michael Meers and Dr. Michael White are seeking to fill a position as a joint postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Genetics. The fellow will develop a multidisciplinary research program examining the mechanisms of gene regulation.

Postdoctoral appointee (‘postdoc’) is an individual holding a doctoral degree who is engaged in a term-limited work appointment of mentored research, scholarly training, and professional development for the purpose of enhancing their academic and research independence as well as the professional skills necessary to pursue a career of their choosing.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/.

Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to):

Plan and carry out genomic experiments and computational data analysis.
Present research results at internal and external meetings.
Attend lab meetings and Genetics Department seminars.
May occasionally supervise 1-2 undergraduate or graduate rotation students.

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:

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

At WashU, Postdoctoral appointments:

Have a 5-year term limit that includes previous experience.
Comprise a recommended 10% of effort dedicated to professional and career development.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Biomedical Research, Functional Genomics, Python (Programming Language), R Programming

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

PhD in Genomics or a related discipline.
Familiarity with Python and R programming languages.
Experience with functional genomic technologies including massively parallel reporter assays.
Biomedical informatics or biomedical research experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Computational Biology, Genomic Data Analysis, Mammalian Tissue Culture, Protein Binding

Questions

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Accommodation

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

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. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. 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, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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