Postdoctoral Research Associate - Infectious Diseases

Position Summary

The Boon Lab at WashU in St. Louis is looking for an enthusiastic Post‑doctoral fellow to support our team studying cellular immune responses to influenza virus and SARS‑CoV‑2 in mouse and hamster models. The projects in the lab include assessing the role of T and B cell immunity on virus infection and transmission, evaluating innovative virus vaccines, developing assays and reagents for hamster immunology, and identifying T cell epitopes in different viruses and species.

Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Assist with grant preparation and reporting.
• Prepare and submit papers on research.
• Assist in the design of research experiments.
• Evaluate research findings and assist in reporting the results.
• Maintain conscientious discharge of research responsibilities.
• Maintain conformity with ethical standards in research.
• Maintain compliance with good laboratory practice, including adequate research records.
• Engage in open and timely discussion with mentor regarding possession or distribution of material, reagents, or records belonging to the laboratory and any proposed disclosure of findings or techniques privately or in publications.
• Conduct collegial interactions towards co‑trainees, staff members, and members of the research group.
• Adhere 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.

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 provide standard care to research animals.

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

To apply for this position, please send your cover letter, CV, contact info for three references and one key first author publication directly to jboon. For further information about the position, please contact Jacco Boon (jboon).

Required Qualifications
Ph.D., M.D. or Equivalent Terminal or Doctoral Degree.

Preferred Qualifications
PhD in immunology, molecular biology, or microbiology, or a similar field.
Have published one or more papers in peer‑reviewed journals.
Ability to guide research projects.
Have background in or desire to learn bioinformatics analysis techniques.
Good interpersonal skills and willingness to mentor students and technicians.
Excellent speaking, reading and writing skills.

No specific certification or professional license is required for this position. No additional certification or professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

No specific work experience is required for this position. No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Collaboration, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations, Experimentation, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Researching, Results Reporting, Scientific Writing.
Driver's license is not required for this position.

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.

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.

Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.