Postdoctoral Research Associate - Pediatrics Rheumatology & Immunology

## Postdoctoral Research Associate - Pediatrics Rheumatology & ImmunologyApply: On Campus/Onsite: Washington University Medical Campus: Full time: Posted Today: JR98134# **Location**SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110# **Position Summary**The Cooper lab at WashU is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with a strong background in immunology and bioinformatics to work on projects related to understanding somatic variants in inborn errors of immunity.# **Job Description****Primary Duties & Responsibilities:**Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at more information on the lab please visit under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to):* Independently design and perform experiments related to identification of somatic variants leading to inborn errors of immunity, with oversight from PI.* Write manuscripts describing the findings of your scientific research.* Accurate documentation and record-keeping.* Assist with writing grant applications for the laboratory, and submit training grant applications to support your work.* Work collaboratively with all members of the laboratory.* Meet with Dr. Cooper regularly to review progress and for career development.**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:*** Strong background in Immunology and bioinformatics, including first-author original publications.* Expertise in analysis of genomic datasets.* Strong writing skills as evidenced by past publications and/or grant awards.* Experience in immunologic techniques (wet-lab).# **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# **Questions**For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.# **Accommodation**If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email View email address on click.appcast.io or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at View phone number on click.appcast.io and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.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.# **Pre-Employment Screening**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. #J-18808-Ljbffr