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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Molecular Microbiology Washington University in St. Louis in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Biochemistry
Funding
Available
Country
United States
University
Washington University in St. Louis
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This postdoctoral project at Washington University in St. Louis centers on an unusual and timely question in molecular microbiology: picobirnaviruses (PBVs), long assumed to be eukaryotic viruses, are described here as the third known group of RNA bacteriophages. The research is built around the recently reported shift in understanding of PBV biology and its implications for bacterial host interactions, microbiome dynamics, and human health.
The successful candidate will work on defining how PBVs interact with bacterial hosts in vitro and in vivo, including studies in gnotobiotic mouse models. The project is explicitly described as “out of the box” and emphasizes creativity, independence, and a willingness to pursue an emerging area with strong potential impact.
The postdoctoral researcher will use a broad experimental toolkit spanning next-generation sequencing, bioinformatics, biochemistry, genetic screens, and both virological and bacteriological approaches. The role sits in a laboratory setting that combines molecular, microbial, and animal-based research, with an expectation of careful research conduct, strong collaboration, and active participation in the generation and communication of publishable results.
The appointment is framed as a training and transitional position for a future career in academic, industrial, governmental, or other full-time research or teaching settings.
Funding details
Available
What's required
Applicants must hold a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree. A PhD in Microbiology, Virology, Molecular Biology or a closely related field is preferred. Candidates should be comfortable working with a wide range of experimental approaches including NGS, bioinformatics, biochemistry, genetic screens, virological methods and bacteriological methods, and should be able to work in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards and provide standard care to research animals.
How to apply
Apply through the Washington University Workday application link provided in the posting. Be prepared to complete any required application materials and respond to any follow-up instructions from the university. If you need an accommodation for the online application system, contact [email protected] or call 314-935-1149.
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