Postdoctoral Research Associate - Pathology & Immunology

Position Summary

A postdoctoral (Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.) opportunity to study myeloid cell biology and its implications for immunotherapy is available to join the laboratory of Dr. Eynav Klechevsky at WashU Medicine in St. Louis. The Klechevsky lab is dedicated to understanding how dendritic cells and other myeloid cells influence the development of immunity and cancer. Our broad and multidisciplinary approach, spanning basic biology and translational medicine using mouse models and patient samples, tackles complex questions with profound implications for human health.

Projects are available to decipher the molecular regulation of dendritic cell subsets, function, and differentiation using novel approaches, such as CRISPR Cas9, single-cell and tissue analyses. The work will contribute to our overall goal of advancing novel immunotherapy strategies for cancer and inflammatory disease.

A background on our research can be found by reading some of our recent papers at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at .

• Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor, including: 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 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.

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.

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

To apply, please send your CV, brief description of current research activities, and contact information of three references to Dr. Eynav Klechevsky at eklechevsky.

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.

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

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Not Applicable.

A driver's license is not required for this position.

• A strong background in immunology, with skills in handling and analyzing human samples and/or mouse models.
• Expertise in flow cytometry, molecular biology, mammalian cell culture, and bioinformatics is also desirable.

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

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.

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All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug…