Postdoctoral Research Associate - Radiology

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Posted: 30-Jun-24

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Academic/Faculty
Medical - Research

Internal Number: JR82975

Job Description

Position Summary

A biologist position is available immediately. Projects involve preclinical and clinical validating molecular imaging contrast agents for predicting, staging diseases, monitoring the progress of disease, and therapeutic efficacy of diseases using different strategies. The candidate will write progress reports quarterly to PIs and complete research manuscripts for publishing. The successful candidate will have access to state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and departmental core facilities for molecular imaging, as well as to the great research community in one of the top medical schools in the USA.

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. in molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, pathology, oncology, neuroscience, or pharmacology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Energetic and highly motivated.
• Hands-on experience with pharmacology, biochemistry, immunoassay, immunohistochemistry staining, molecular imaging, animal and radioactive material handling.
• Good skills with anatomic tissue dissection.
• Strong communication skills, analytical abilities and a dedicated willingness for multi-tasks are highly preferred.

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. Willing to handle radioactive materials and process related samples for biological evaluation in vivo and in vitro.

Salary Range

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

Applicant Special Instructions

Please send your letter of interest, CV/Resume and three reference letters to Zhude Tu, Ph.D., at [email protected] . Phone: 314-362-8487 | FAX: 314-362-8555 | Link to Website: https://www.mir.wustl.edu/employees/zhude-will-tu/ .

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected]  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.

Benefits Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO/AA Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the Universityâ™s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment â“ fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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