Postdoctoral Research Associate - Otolaryngology

Position Summary

The laboratory of Dr. Guangyong Peng in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine has an immediate opening for Postdoctoral Associate positions to play an active role in our ongoing studies of tumor immunology and T cell biology. The Peng laboratory has been performing the translational studies to dissect molecular mechanisms responsible for the senescence and dysfunction of T cells in the tumor microenvironment from different types of cancers, including head and neck cancers, and then to develop effective strategies for molecular and metabolic control of T cell fate and function for enhanced tumor immunity and immunotherapy.

Information on being a postdoc at Washington University in St. Louis can be found at postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/ .

Required Qualifications

Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly motivated and passionate researcher with an M.D. or Ph.D. and rigorous training in immunology, cancer biology, or a related area.
• Experience with immunology.
• Comfortable working with mice and/or patient samples.
• Research experience with bioinformatics and next-generation sequencing.

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

• Please ensure you include your cover letter and CV with your application.
• Immediately after, please email three letters of recommendation to Dr. Guangyong Peng at [email protected] .

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.

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