Washington University in St. Louis
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Developmental Biology, Comparative Genomics, Stem Cells, and Neuroscience Washington University in St. Louis in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Biology
Funding
Annual base salary is $64,380, commensurate with experience. The postdoctoral appointment has a five-year term limit, including previous postdoctoral experience. Benefits include vacation, holidays, sick time, health insurance, transit benefits, retirement contributions, wellness resources, caregiver leave, and eligible tuition benefits.
Country
United States
University
Washington University in St. Louis
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Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a full-time, onsite Postdoctoral Research Associate in Developmental Biology at the Washington University Medical Campus in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
The Carter Lab investigates how evolutionary changes in DNA produced uniquely human biology. Its research combines human and ape stem-cell models, comparative genomics, genome editing, and neuroscience to examine how evolutionary sequence changes influence the brain and placenta. The broader goal is to understand how genome evolution shaped human cognition, reproduction, and disease, and how genetic variation contributes to individual differences.
The postdoctoral researcher will train under a faculty mentor, assist with experimental design, evaluate and report research findings, prepare manuscripts and grant materials, maintain accurate research records, and follow ethical and laboratory standards. The role involves laboratory work with possible biological and chemical hazards and requires standard care of research animals.
A Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree is required. No specific prior work experience or professional license is required. Preferred capabilities include collaboration, data analysis and interpretation, experimentation, laboratory techniques, laboratory operations, research, scientific writing, and results reporting.
The salary is $64,380 per year, commensurate with experience. The appointment is subject to a five-year term limit, including previous postdoctoral experience, and includes university employee benefits such as health insurance, retirement contributions, leave, transit benefits, and wellness programs.
Applications should be submitted through the Washington University Workday portal. No application deadline is stated in the listing.
Funding details
Annual base salary is $64,380, commensurate with experience. The postdoctoral appointment has a five-year term limit, including previous postdoctoral experience. Benefits include vacation, holidays, sick time, health insurance, transit benefits, retirement contributions, wellness resources, caregiver leave, and eligible tuition benefits.
What's required
Applicants must hold a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree. No specific certification, professional license, prior work experience, or driver's license is required. Preferred skills include collaboration, data analysis and interpretation, experimentation, laboratory operations and techniques, research, results reporting, and scientific writing. Candidates must be able to work in a laboratory environment with potential biological and chemical hazards, wear protective equipment, and provide standard care to research animals.
How to apply
Apply through the Washington University Workday application portal using the direct job link. Review the postdoctoral information and application-process FAQs before submitting.
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