Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

This is a time-limited program of up to 2 years and is primarily aimed at applicants with fewer than 6 months of full-time research experience or are switching research fields, and are interested in applying to a PhD or MD/PhD program. This program is designed to be research focused, and participants will be expected to spend most of their time (~90%) in the laboratory of a selected mentor. However, it will also provide additional training and opportunities for participants to achieve readiness in three main areas: readiness for research, readiness for academics, and readiness for self-presentation. This will be accomplished through a curriculum that provides educational opportunities in addition to training in the laboratory. Among these will be opportunities to attend tailored workshops, seminars, research forums, graduate-level classes, workshops on preparing a Curriculum Vitae and applying to graduate school. The program does not provide additional preparation for those seeking to pursue an MD or other health-related degrees.

It is expected that the participant will perform research and analysis, as well as technical aspects of studies and experiments, including documentation and preparation of materials.

Individuals accepted into the program will be designated as full-time paid employees for a period of up to two years and will be eligible for university sponsored benefits, including health insurance.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

For more information on the program, please visit https://sites.wustl.edu/devbioregenmedpostbacc/.

• Works under the supervision of senior personnel on research project/s providing independent complex research support.
• Presents results of research activities to peers and supervisors in written and/or verbal presentation or form.
• Through active research and analysis, gains proficiency in essential aspects of research, which may include some or all of the following: conducting experiments, assays, collection of data, preparation of solutions, tissue culture, animal care and maintenance, and setup and maintenance of equipment.
• Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Attends meetings, educational workshops and seminars to prepare for advanced study.
• Performs data entry and maintains data files on research.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
• Physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

Physical Effort

• Sitting at desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement.

Equipment

• Office and lab equipment.

Applicant Special Instructions:

Please review the full application instructions on our website: https://sites.wustl.edu/devbioregenmedpostbacc/application/. Application opens December 1, 2025. All application materials should be submitted by March 1, 2026 for full consideration. Applications submitted after this date, but before May 31, 2026, will be considered for rolling admissions if spots are available. Please save your resume and the following supplemental documents as a single file and upload it where you are asked for your resume.

• Curriculum vitae or resume: Include education history, relevant research experience, volunteer or community service activities, teaching or mentoring experience, leadership experience, honors, awards, publications and anything else that you believe is pertinent. No more than 5 pages.
• Personal Statement: Provide an overview of your research interests, career goals, and why you wish to participate in this program. If you have not had previous research experience and/or scientific education, you may address it here. Please also briefly address your interest in developmental biology, cell biology, and/or regenerative medicine. No more than two pages, 11-point font (Arial or Times New Roman), one-inch margins, single-spaced.
• Faculty Mentors: Please indicate 5 preferred faculty mentors (in order of preference) and your preferred area(s) of research.
• Unofficial Transcript: Provide a copy of your unofficial transcript.

Two letters of recommenda