Position Summary

A post-doctoral position is available for a highly motivated scientist in the Department of Neurology in the Section of Multiple Sclerosis (Gregory Wu, PI) at the Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. Our lab conducts translational research with a focus on treatment of autoimmune diseases affecting the central nervous system (wuneuroimmunology.com/ ). The Wu lab is focused on identifying the traits of CSF myeloid cells in neuroinflammation (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32371549/ ) and the application of CAR T cells to the treatment of neuroinflammation. Our group is highly collaborative with basic programs in immunology and neuroscience at Washington University in St. Louis. The ideal candidate will be a recent PhD graduate able to independently develop, guide, and complete research projects.

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

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

The expertise/experiences preferred for this position include:

• Fundamental knowledge of immunology.
• Prior experience in working with animal model systems is highly desirable.
• Expertise in basic molecular/cell biology/immunology techniques including molecular cloning, nucleic acid isolation, PCR, protein expression analysis, flow cytometry, cell culture, Western blot, ELISA, immunohistochemistry, and microscopy.
• Experience with primary cell cultures is a strong positive, but not a requirement.
• Experience handling human immune cells is a strong positive, but not a requirement.
• Basic statistical and computational knowledge is highly desirable.
• Excellent oral communication and written skills, with good organizational and analytical abilities.

Required Qualifications

• Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a biological science such as immunology, neuroscience, virology, biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, or other related fields.
• Applicants need to be self-motivated, fast learners, critical thinkers, and enthusiastic about science and biomedical research.

Preferred Qualifications

• A track record of scientific productivity is essential, and preference will be given to candidates with strong first-author publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
• The salary will be according to NIH guideline, and commensurate with experience.

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

Applicants are requested to send a CV, a brief statement of research interests, and the names of three references (in a single PDF file) via email to: Gregory Wu (wug@neuro.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.

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