Washington University in St. Louis
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Molecular Microbiology and Bile Metabolites Washington University in St. Louis in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Microbiology
Funding
Full-time postdoctoral research associate position; salary is commensurate with experience. No specific stipend amount, tuition coverage, or additional funding details are stated.
Country
United States
University
Washington University in St. Louis
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Washington University in St. Louis (WashU Medicine), Department of Molecular Microbiology, is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Ting Zhang Lab on the Washington University Medical Campus in St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
The project focuses on molecular microbiology, bacterial infection, bile metabolites, and how infection-stimulated bile metabolites influence intestinal defense mechanisms and disease outcomes. The work uses a multidisciplinary approach including next-generation sequencing, bacterial genetics, host genetics, metabolomics, and related laboratory methods.
This is a full-time on-campus/onsite postdoctoral position. The posting states that salary is commensurate with experience; no specific stipend amount is listed. The role is suitable for candidates with strong interests in host-pathogen interactions, microbiology, cell biology, and translational biomedical research.
Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent terminal/doctoral degree. Preferred preparation includes a Ph.D. in microbiology, cell biology, biochemistry, or a related field, along with extensive experience in mammalian cell culture and bacterial genetics. Strong communication, writing, teamwork, collaboration, data analysis, and scientific writing skills are also preferred.
How to apply: submit an application through the Workday job posting. The page also links to WashU postdoc information and an external applicant FAQ. For accessibility accommodations during the application process, contact [email protected].
Funding details
Full-time postdoctoral research associate position; salary is commensurate with experience. No specific stipend amount, tuition coverage, or additional funding details are stated.
What's required
Applicants must hold a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent terminal/doctoral degree. Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D. in microbiology, cell biology, biochemistry, or a related discipline, plus extensive expertise in mammalian cell culture and bacterial genetics. Strong communication, writing, teamwork, collaboration, data analysis, experimentation, laboratory techniques, and scientific writing skills are preferred.
How to apply
Apply through the Workday job posting using the Apply link on the position page. Review the WashU postdoc information page and external applicant FAQ if needed, and contact [email protected] for accommodation requests.
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