Postdoc research fellow Full-time

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Molecular MicrobiologyApplyremote type: On Campus/Onsitelocations: Washington University Medical Campustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR95210# **Position Summary**The position requires creativity, independence and willingness to work on an “out of the box” project. Picobirnaviruses (PBV)s are small double-stranded RNA viruses first discovered in human stool specimens that have been largely ignored by the scientific community. Projects will focus on defining the interactions of PBVs with their bacterial hosts both in vitro and in vivo in gnotobiotic mouse models and defining their impact on the microbiome and human health. NGS, bioinformatics, biochemistry, genetic screens, virological and bacteriological methods.# **Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to): * Assists with grant preparation and reporting.* Prepares and submits papers on research.* Assists in the design of research experiments.* Evaluates research findings and assists in the reporting of the results.* Conscientious discharge of their research responsibilities.* Maintains conformity with ethical standards in research.* Maintains compliance with good laboratory practice including the maintenance of adequate research records.* Engages in open and timely discussion with their mentor regarding possession or distribution of material, reagents, or records belonging to their laboratory and any proposed disclosure of findings or techniques privately or in publications.* Collegial conduct towards co-trainees, staff members and members of the research group.* Adherence to all applicable University policies, procedures and regulations. All data, research records and materials and other intellectual property generated in University laboratories remain the property of the University.**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.**Applicant Special Instructions:**Interested applicants should submit the following documents to View email address on click.appcast.io cover letter outlining their research interest and qualifications.* Work Experience:**No specific work experience is required for this position.**More About This Job****At WashU, postdoctoral appointments:*** 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 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.# **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. 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.

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