Position Summary

This position seeks to elucidate the cellular and molecular mechanisms of inflammatory osteolysis and metabolic regulation of skeletal/joint homeostasis and pathology. The approaches include the development and use of genetically engineered mice as disease models of inflammatory bone lysis and joint diseases to mimic human bone and joint pathologies.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Information on being a postdoc at Washington University in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/.

Link to Website:
http://www.orthoresearch.wustl.edu/content/Laboratories/2957/Yousef-Abu-Amer/Abu-Amer-Lab/Overview.aspx. 

The candidate will work closely with the principal investigator to outline research goals, review relevant literature, design research protocols independently based on methods in the literature related to research project, including developing procedures for the data collection, verification and management of project. The candidate will also present data at meetings, and assist with grant preparation and publication of results. The candidate will participate in routine daily functions of the laboratory as a team player.

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

To apply, please send your CV and three references to Dr. Yousef Abu-Amer at abuamery@wustl.edu.

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:

No specific certification 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

Washington University seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Cell Biology, Cell Cultures, Cloning, Communication, Computer Literacy, Data Organization, ELISA Techniques, Flow Cytometry, Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorting (FACS), Gene Transfer, High Reliability, Immunoblots, Laboratory Instrumentation, Microscopy Techniques, Molecular Biology, Mouse Genetics, Mouse Genotyping, Mouse Handling, mRNA Isolation, Mutagenesis, Plasmid Preparations, Retroviruses, Self-Starter, Troubleshooting, Working Independently

Questions

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Accommodation

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