Postdoctoral Research Associate; Cancer - Surgery

Overview

There is an opening for a postdoc in the laboratory of Dr. Nupam Mahajan. The Mahajan lab studies signaling mechanisms in immune regulation and their role in the tumor microenvironment of prostate and breast cancer, as well as epigenetic processes (histone phosphorylation, methylation and acetylation) that drive these diseases and their role in immune modulation. The lab also has a program in developing small molecule inhibitors as therapeutic options for these cancers.

The group has identified multiple signaling events relevant to malignancies and cellular homeostasis (Science Translational Medicine 2022, Nature Communications 2022/23/24, Cancer Cell, 2017). Projects include: (i) cancer immunology using genetically engineered mouse models, (ii) molecular analysis of epigenetic crosstalk, and (iii) effects of these epigenetic events on the tumor immune response. Investigation involves state‑of‑the‑art mouse genetics, functional genomics, next‑generation sequencing, bioinformatics, molecular biology, tumor biology and hematopoiesis.

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Duties & Responsibilities:

For additional information about the lab, please visit Mahajan Lab at WashU: mahajannlab.wustl.edu. Information on being a postdoc at Washington University in St. Louis can be found tl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/.

Trains 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.

Salary Range:

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

This description is 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. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

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.

At WashU, postdoctoral appointments:

• Have a 5-year term limit that includes previous experience.

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

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