Position Summary

Postdoctoral Research Associate position in computational biology and imaging available at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology in the Department of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

The successful candidate will be a member of a highly interdisciplinary team including oncologists, biologists, engineers, and imaging scientists. The successful candidate will develop computational models of human disease (primary cancer) at the interface with quantitative medical imaging (preclinical and clinical). The ideal candidate should have a doctoral degree in applied mathematics, physics, computer science, biomedical engineering, mathematical biology, computational systems biology, or related fields. Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following fields is required: mathematical or computational biology, mathematical/statistical modeling, optimization, pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) modeling, pharmacology, or related fields ideally in the context of a biological research project at genomic/metabolic, cellular, organ, or systems levels.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills (oral and written), be detail oriented, creative, and able to synthesize biological information/insights in terms of computational/mathematical concepts. Evidence of research activity resulting in publications and presentations is highly desirable.

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.  

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

Interested individuals should send a CV and a brief statement of research goals via email to shoghik@wustl.edu .

Kooresh Shoghi, Ph.D.

Professor of Radiology, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, and Computational Systems Biology

https://c2ir2.wustl.edu/ https://sites.wustl.edu/shoghilab/

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.

EEO/AA Statement
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Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse 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.