Position Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in the lab of Dr. Dmitri Kotov at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine.

A major focus of the Kotov lab is understanding the innate immune response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) infection. We work on Mtb as it is the leading cause of death from a single pathogen worldwide with the goal of understanding the host response to this infection to identify novel targets for host-directed therapies. Position will support ongoing work in the Kotov lab on tuberculosis and will involve working with mice in a Biosafety Level 3 (BSL3) facility.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

For more information about the Kotov lab, please visit https://kotovlab.wustl.edu/.

Information on being a postdoc at Washington University 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):

• Leverage cellular immunology techniques (flow cytometry, microscopy, bulk and single cell RNA-sequencing, potentially spatial transcriptomics) to study the host response against Mtb infection using mouse models in a BSL3 facility.
• Perform basic bioinformatics analysis of single cell RNA-sequencing and potentially spatial transcriptomic datasets.
• Collaborate with researchers inside and outside of Washington University in St. Louis.
• Present at national and international conferences.
• Prepare manuscripts and grant applications.

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:

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

WashU 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:

Not Applicable

Questions

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Accommodation

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested,