Position Summary

Decoding cell fate decision mechanisms to modulate lineage output for therapeutic purpose.

A fully funded Postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Medicine, Hematology division, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, United States. The Kang Lab (thekanglab.org/ ) is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to study the cell fate decision mechanisms in hematopoietic stem and multipotent progenitor cells using primary mouse and human bone marrow cells and patient samples. We study cell fate decision and lineage specification in hematopoietic stem and multipotent progenitor populations to modulate lineage output for therapeutic purpose in diseases and aging context. Most recent previous study can be found here ( Secretory MPP3 reinforce myeloid differentiation trajectory and amplify myeloid cell production | Journal of Experimental Medicine | Rockefeller University Press (rupress.org) . This project will involve primary mouse and human cell sorting, multi-color flow cytometry, mouse disease models, single-cell RNA-Sequencing, and general molecular cellular biology techniques. 

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.
• The successful candidate should have a good publication record, and strong background in molecular biology and cell biology.

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 candidates should submit their curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and contact information of three references via e-mail to Dr. Yoon-A Kang (yoonakang@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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