Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Position Summary

The Ting Zhang Laboratory in the Department of Molecular Microbiology at WashU Medicine is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join our research team. We develop and use novel platform that enables genome-wide identification of bacterial genes required for survival directly within infected hosts. This project combines bacterial genetics (inducible transposon mutagenesis), high-throughput sequencing, and animal models to generate comprehensive maps of bacterial genes that promote tissue-specific colonization and persistence.

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):

• Design and conduct independent research using bacterial genetics, animal infection models, and genome-wide functional genetic approaches.
• Analyze next-generation sequencing datasets.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Present research findings at scientific meetings and publish in leading peer-reviewed journals.

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.

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:

• Ph.D. in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Biochemistry, Computational Biology, or a related discipline.
• Strong background in bacterial genetics, microbial pathogenesis, molecular biology, or functional genomics.
• Experience with animal models of infection, next-generation sequencing, or computational analysis is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, solve complex scientific problems, and communicate effectively in both written and oral formats.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

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

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

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

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