Postdoctoral Research Associate - Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

A postdoctoral position is available immediately at the laboratory of Dr. Choudhury in the Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine at WashU in St. Louis.

The Choudhury lab investigates the cellular, molecular, and metabolic mechanisms involved in the development of fibrotic disorders, including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, using novel mouse models and human precision-cut lung slices to study how metabolic networks may reveal disease- and context-specific targets for selectively interrupting pathological cellular functions and how these metabolic adaptations may be targeted therapeutically. Our research employs cell signaling and metabolism, fibroblast-immune cell crosstalk, metabolomics, mitochondrial biology, molecular and cellular biology, genetically modified mice, lung fibrosis models, single-cell RNA sequencing, and epigenetics.

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral candidate with prior experience in biochemistry and cell and molecular biology; a background in immunology and expertise in flow cytometry and cell sorting and single-cell RNA sequencing are strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, collaborative, and eager to contribute to complex research studies, experiments, and assays in a supportive environment that values teamwork, dedication, and curiosity. This position also offers the opportunity to develop exciting, cutting-edge independent translational research projects at the intersection of metabolism and cell signaling.

 

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

Applicant Special Instructions:

Interested candidates should send Malay Choudhury (malay@wustl.edu) a brief description of their research interests, CV, and a list of three references.

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.

• A recent PhD in Biochemistry, Cell or Molecular Biology with background in immunology.
• Hands-on experience with mouse work and knockout mouse models.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on research projects designed by a mentor within area of specialization.
• Hands-on experience with flow cytometry and cell sorting, fluorescence and confocal imaging, standard biochemistry, molecular/cell biology techniques, cell culture, flow cytometry, data acquisition and data analysis, gene expression, single cell RNAseq/bioinformatics analysis.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

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

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

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

No specific work experience is required for this position. No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Not Applicable Collaboration, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations, Experimentation, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Researching, Results Reporting, Scientific Writing

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

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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.

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.

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