Postdoctoral Research Associate – Pediatrics Cardiology Full-time NEW

Postdoctoral Research Associate

The Woo Lab within the Division of Cardiology and Department of Pediatrics at WashU Medicine in St. Louis is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate to investigate the mechanisms of Group 3 hypoxia-induced pulmonary hypertension and develop strategies to prevent or reverse pulmonary vascular remodeling.

The postdoctoral researcher will lead a mechanistically focused project and have substantial opportunity to shape its scientific direction, establish new experimental or computational approaches, build interdisciplinary collaborations, and develop an independent research niche. Individualized mentorship will support rigorous study design, scientific communication, fellowship development, leadership, and career advancement.

Primary duties and responsibilities include assisting with grant preparation and reporting, preparing and submitting research papers, assisting in the design of research studies, conducting research conscientiously, maintaining collegial conduct, and adhering to all applicable University policies.

Working conditions include a laboratory and computational research environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards, handling human cells, tissues, or other biospecimens, and performing experiments involving research animals.

Salary range is base pay commensurate with experience.

Applicants should submit a current curriculum vitae, a one-page statement describing prior research accomplishments, future research interests, career goals, and interest in the laboratory, contact information for three professional references, and one representative first-author publication or manuscript, if available.