Postdoctoral Research Associate – Developmental Biology

Postdoctoral Research Scientist

Our laboratory in the Department of Developmental Biology studies the molecular mechanisms that regulate skeletal muscle function in health and disease, as well as the evolution of muscle properties across species. We combine mouse and cell culture models with a unique collection of muscle samples from diverse species, including black bears, cheetahs, and sloths. Using approaches in molecular and cellular biology, genomics, imaging, and muscle physiology, we aim to uncover mechanisms that can be used to develop new treatments for muscle diseases.

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):

• Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
• Prepares and submits papers on research.
• Assists 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. All data, research records and materials and other intellectual property generated in University laboratories remain the property of the University.

  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.

  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.

  At Washington University, postdoctoral appointments:

  • Have a 5-year term limit that includes previous experience.

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