Postdoctoral Research Associate - Genetics

Position Summary

The laboratories of Dr. Jeff Milbrandt and Dr. Rob Mitra invite highly motivated candidates to apply for positions as joint postdoctoral fellows in the Department of Genetics and McDonnell Genome Institute at WashU in St. Louis. These fellows will develop research programs in Personalized Medicine aimed at revealing the pathogenic mechanisms of disease-associated variants via monitoring phenotypic changes of genetically perturbed iPSC-derived neurons and glia.

Our collaborative, multidisciplinary group studies the mechanistic basis of genetic abnormalities that result in neurodevelopmental, neuropsychiatric, or neurodegenerative disorders, with emphasis on mitochondrial dysfunction and metabolic deficits in disease progression. We use a novel multi-omics approach that integrates high-throughput imaging and machine learning with CRISPR/Cas9 screens and saturation mutagenesis, interpreting experiments in the context of curated clinical phenotypes and validating key findings using banked patient samples.

The opportunity requires the ability to visit St. Louis for potential interviews.

Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis is available at the WashU postdoctoral site. For more information on the lab, please visit the Milbrandt lab website.

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 for this position, please email a single PDF file consisting of a letter of interest, CV, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to Dr. Jeff Milbrandt and Dr. Rob Mitra . The above statements describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list of 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 or license is required.

Work Experience: No specific work experience is required.

Skills: Not Applicable.

Driver's License: A driver's license is not required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in biological sciences or related fields.

No additional education beyond stated in the job posting unless specified elsewhere.

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

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Analytical Thinking, Communication, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Python (Programming Language), R Programming

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All external candidates receiving an offer will be required to submit to pre-employment screening, including criminal background checks and, as applicable, other background checks, drug screening, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, physical examination, certain vaccinations, and/or governmental registry checks. Offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent workload, and weekly standard hours. See the university benefits page for a summary of benefits.

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity regardless of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. The University values an inclusive environment and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.