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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Molecular Microbiology: Bile Metabolites, Bacterial Infection, and Intestinal Defense Washington University in St. Louis in United States

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Postdoc

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Microbiology

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Base pay is commensurate with experience. The full-time position includes eligibility for Washington University in St. Louis employee benefits, subject to employment status, FTE workload, and weekly standard hours. No specific stipend or tuition coverage is stated.

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Microbiology
Biology
Medical Science
Next-generation Sequencing
Microbiome Research
Bacterial Genetics
Bacterial Infection
Metabolomic

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About this position

Washington University in St. Louis is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Molecular Microbiology for the Ting Zhang Lab in the Department of Molecular Microbiology at WashU Medicine. The position is based onsite at the Washington University Medical Campus in St. Louis, Missouri, United States.

The postdoctoral fellow will investigate how bile metabolites induced by bacterial infection influence intestinal defense mechanisms and disease outcomes. The multidisciplinary research program uses next-generation sequencing, bacterial genetics, host genetics, mammalian cell culture, and metabolomics to study infection biology and host–microbe interactions.

Applicants must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree. Preferred candidates will have training in microbiology, cell biology, biochemistry, or a related field, with extensive expertise in mammalian cell culture and bacterial genetics. Strong communication, scientific writing, teamwork, data analysis, experimentation, and laboratory skills are valued.

Responsibilities include designing experiments, evaluating and reporting research findings, preparing manuscripts and grant materials, maintaining accurate research records, complying with ethical and laboratory standards, and collaborating collegially with trainees and research staff. The laboratory environment may involve biological and chemical hazards, protective equipment, and standard care of research animals.

This is a full-time, on-campus position. Base pay is commensurate with experience, and eligible employees may receive Washington University benefits. Apply through the WashU Workday portal. No application deadline is provided.

Funding details

Base pay is commensurate with experience. The full-time position includes eligibility for Washington University in St. Louis employee benefits, subject to employment status, FTE workload, and weekly standard hours. No specific stipend or tuition coverage is stated.

What's required

Applicants must hold a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree. Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D. in microbiology, cell biology, biochemistry, or a related discipline; extensive expertise in mammalian cell culture and bacterial genetics; and excellent communication, writing, and teamwork skills. Skills in collaboration, data analysis and interpretation, experimentation, laboratory operations, laboratory techniques, research, results reporting, and scientific writing are preferred. The role requires the ability to work safely in a laboratory with potential biological and chemical hazards, wear protective equipment, and provide standard care to research animals.

How to apply

Apply through the WashU Workday application portal using the direct application link. Review postdoctoral information and application-process FAQs before submitting; accommodation assistance is available via [email protected].

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