Position Summary

The Orthopaedic Research Laboratories (PI: Audrey McAlinden) in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Washington University in Saint Louis, has an opening for a post-doctoral research associate effective immediately. The post-doc will work on NIH-funded studies to investigate the role of microRNAs (miRNAs) in cartilage and bone development and homeostasis.

Research will involve utilizing approaches to modulate miRNA expression in vitro to determine effects on skeletal progenitor cell differentiation. There will also be opportunities to elucidate miRNA function in vivo via analysis of new transgenic mouse models as well as pre-clinical animal models of osteoarthritis, heterotopic ossification or fracture repair.

You will join a multidisciplinary orthopaedic research laboratory (audreymcalinden.org ) which is part of the Washington University Musculoskeletal Research Center (MRC (musculoskeletalcore.wustl.edu/ ).

In addition to outstanding training, our environment also provides fantastic mentorship and career development programming and opportunities. If eligible, the post-doc will be encouraged to apply for NIH T32 or F32 training/fellowship grants and will obtain appropriate guidance during the grant writing process.

Information on being a postdoc at Washington University in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/ .

Required Qualifications

Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in cell/molecular biology, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, or related field.
• Experience or willingness to work with transgenic mice and pre-clinical mouse models.
• Expertise in RNA biology and/or bioinformatics approaches to analyze large data sets.

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.

Applicant Special Instructions

Please send a cover letter, CV, and the names of two or three references via email to Ian Koller at ian.koller@wustl.edu .

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu  or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Pre-Employment Screening
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 screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement
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 https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

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