Senior Scientist - Anesthesiology

Senior Scientist – Anesthesiology

Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO

The Evers lab is a small, tight-knit lab (5–7 members) that works on sterol modification of membrane proteins, with a strong focus on neurosteroid modulation of ion channels. We are interested in identifying sterol‑binding proteins and characterizing state‑dependent binding and its effects on protein function. The lab uses a variety of methods including photoaffinity labeling and proximity labeling coupled with protein mass spectrometry, fluorescent methods to study ligand binding, and structural biology using cryo‑electron microscopy.

Collaborates on designing, conducting, and reporting research projects.

40 hours per week

• Collaborates with the PI on the design, conduct and reporting of research projects.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting. May submit grant proposals in rare circumstances with the approval of the PI, Department Head and Dean.
• Prepares and submits papers on research.
• Develops hypotheses to be tested and ways of testing it.
• Complies with established safety procedures and maintaining required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Manages research projects with other institutions and investigators.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological, chemical and radioactive hazards.
• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and provide standard care to research animals.

Required Qualifications – PhD or terminal degree, or combination of education and experience (may substitute for minimum education).

Work Experience – Postdoctoral (3 years).

Skills – Analytical problem solving, laboratory instrumentation, laboratory processes, laboratory techniques, oral communications, teamwork, working independently, written communication.

• Experience with expression and purification of mammalian membrane proteins.
• Structural biology skills: single particle cryo‑EM sample preparation and data analysis.
• Skills and experience in protein mass spectrometry.

$63,400 – $115,000 per year.

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U‑Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with employee and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more.

Family

• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child and family care resources for continued childcare needs.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU, and 40% elsewhere after seven years.

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. 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, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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