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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Neurology

Washington University in St. Louis  ·  St. Louis, MO
PostdoctoralNon-TenureNeurology

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Location SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

 Position Summary The Albanus Lab in the Department of Neurology is seeking motivated applicants to join as a Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead projects integrating multi-omics (single-cell RNA- and ATAC-seq, spatial transcriptomics) and genetics to understand the biology of human aging, with a focus on neurodegenerative diseases and personalized medicine. Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/ . Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to): Design and run functional genomic pipelines, produce results, and communicate with the group members. Engage critically with the literature to understand the molecular biology of

aging and neurodegenerative diseases. Engage in the development and testing/validation of new algorithms and their applications to transcriptomic, epigenomic, genetic, and proteomic data. Perform fully reproducible computational analyses. Assist the team in the manuscript preparation of the research findings. Support the principal investigator to fulfill the research objectives of their funded projects. Assist the

principal investigator in generating preliminary results for grant funding proposals. Publish research findings in reputable scientific journals. Pursue independent funding opportunities (K awards, fellowships, etc.). Present research at conferences and contribute to grant applications. Mentor junior team members. Contribute to the overall research goals and objectives of the team. 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. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not

intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree. Certifications /Professional Licenses : No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. Work Experience: No specific work

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