Postdoctoral Research Associate - Neurology

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Position Summary The Albanus Lab in the Department of Neurology is seeking motivated applicants to join as a Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead projects integrating multi-omics (single-cell RNA- and ATAC-seq, spatial transcriptomics) and genetics to understand the biology of human aging, with a focus on neurodegenerative diseases and personalized medicine. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Design and run functional genomic pipelines, produce results, and communicate with the group members. Engage critically with the literature to understand the molecular biology of aging and neurodegenerative diseases. Engage in the development and testing/validation of new algorithms and their applications to transcriptomic, epigenomic, genetic, and proteomic data. Perform fully reproducible computational analyses. Assist the team in the manuscript preparation of the research findings. Support the principal investigator to fulfill the research objectives of their funded projects. Assist the principal investigator in generating preliminary results for grant funding proposals. Publish research findings in reputable scientific journals. Pursue independent funding opportunities (K awards, fellowships, etc.). Present research at conferences and contribute to grant applications. Mentor junior team members. Contribute to the overall research goals and objectives of the team. 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. 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. 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. More About This Job At WashU, postdoctoral appointments have a 5-year term limit that includes previous experience. Benefits Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at to view a summary of benefits. EEO Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Washington University in St. Louis