Postdoctoral Research Associate – Pediatrics Rheumatology & Immunology Full-time

Postdoctoral Position in Rheumatology/Immunology

A postdoctoral position (Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.) is available in the laboratory of Dr. Erica Schmitt in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Rheumatology/Immunology at WashU. The Schmitt Lab studies immune dysregulation in inborn errors of immunity. We are specifically interested in investigating the mechanisms leading to T and B cell dysregulation. In complementary studies, we are investigating antigen-specific responses and mucosal tolerance using multiple different in vivo and in vitro models and human samples. Candidates with backgrounds in immunology and bioinformatic skills are strongly encouraged to apply.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to):

• Manages their own project, which should lead to a first author publication.
• Develops proficiency with mouse models of immune dysregulation and designing experiments to investigate mechanisms leading to immune dysregulation.
• Acquires enhanced skills in writing, public speaking, and critical evaluation of scientific documents.
• Presents scientific work both inside and outside the institution.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting and submits training grant applications to support their work.
• Prepares and submits papers on research. Assists in the design of research experiments.
• Evaluates research findings and assists in the reporting of the results.

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.

At WashU, postdoctoral appointments:

• Have a 5-year term limit that includes previous experience.

Collaboration, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations, Experimentation, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Researching, Results Reporting, Scientific Writing