Postdoctoral Research Associate – Molecular Microbiology

Postdoctoral Researcher Position

The Kutluay Laboratory located at WashU Medicine in Saint Louis, MO, is seeking to hire a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher. HIV-1 continues to be a major global health problem without a cure or vaccine in sight. Our laboratory studies fundamental aspects of HIV-1 replication, virus-host interactions and innate immune defenses with particular emphasis on the roles of viral and cellular RNA/DNA-binding proteins. To study these processes, we employ cutting-edge next-generation sequencing-based methodologies, tools of conventional molecular biology, biochemistry and molecular virology. Kutluay lab and WashU provide an enriching and rigorous training opportunity ensuring that trainees reach their diverse career goals. The city of Saint Louis has a rich history, is highly affordable and family friendly. Qualified applicants will be invited for an in person visit to meet members of the lab and WashU research community.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Representative publications and more information about our lab can be found at Kutluay Lab.

Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including:

• 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.

  Applicant Special Instructions:

  Interested applicants should submit the following documents:

  • A cover letter summarizing your research interests, past research experience, and future career goals.
  • A detailed CV, including list of publications.
  • One key first author publication that is relevant to this job application.

    Required Qualifications

    Education:

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

    Certifications /Professional Licenses :

    No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

    Work Experience:

    No specific work experience is required for this position.

    Skills:

    Not Applicable

    Driver's License:

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

    More About This Job

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • The ideal applicants will have a PhD or MD/PhD in biological sciences or related fields with less than a year of postdoctoral experience.
    • Experience in nucleic acid biology, molecular virology, molecular biology and/or biochemistry is highly preferred.
    • Candidates with familiarity in programming skills are highly desired.
    • Excellent spoken and written communication skills.

      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

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