Postdoctoral Research Associate - Infectious Diseases

Position Summary Location: SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110 Position Summary In support of a recently funded NIH DP2 award, we are looking for a cellular immunologist to join the Kotov lab as a Postdoctoral Research Associate. We focus on the innate immune response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) infection as it is the leading cause of death from a single pathogen worldwide. Our goal is to understand the host response to this infection to identify novel targets for host-directed therapies. There are a number of projects available, all of which focus on the host response during Mtb infection, with a primary focus on plasmacytoid dendritic cells, macrophages, and neutrophils. The ideal candidate will be motivated, independent, and collegial, with the expectation that they will lead a project or two. This position is primarily a wet lab position (though has dry lab components!) involving the use of mouse models in an animal BSL3 facility. Previous BSL3 experience is not a requirement. Candidates with experience with mice, flow cytometry, and microscopy are encouraged to apply. Additionally, previous experience analyzing transcriptomic data is an advantage, as the dry lab (e.g., single cell RNA-sequencing dataset analysis) informs the wet lab work. Job Description For more information about the Kotov lab, please visit Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at Primary Duties & Responsibilities 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, 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 spatial transcriptomic datasets. Mentor undergraduates, research technicians, and rotating graduate students. Collaborate with researchers inside and outside of Washington University in St. Louis. Present at national and international conferences. Write manuscripts. 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. Education Required Qualifications 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 At WashU, postdoctoral appointments: Have a 5-year term limit that includes previous experience. Education Preferred Qualifications 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. 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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. 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. 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