Position Summary

A postdoctoral position is available in the Cao Laboratory within the Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, USA. We seek a highly motivated, creative, independent, and enthusiastic scientist to further our basic and translational studies of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

We study disease-relevant cell and organ signaling pathways in IBD (including Crohnâ™s disease and ulcerative colitis) using molecular and cell biology, multi-omics technologies, murine models, and human tissues. We currently have three major focuses: 1) Innate lymphoid cells (ILCs) in murine IBD (Peng and Cao et al., 2023 PNAS; Cao et al., 2024 JCI); 2) Multi-omics analyses of IBD-related complications, including Crohnâ™s disease of the pouch (in revision at Gastroenterology) and perianal fistulizing Crohnâ™s disease (in preparation); and 3) Biomarker discovery for IBD therapies (e.g., anti-IL-23s).

We seek a Postdoctoral Associate or Scholar with experience in animal models of GI diseases to continue our work in functionally characterizing the impact of immune cells including ILCs in IBD. Our research program provides a highly collaborative and supportive training environment to develop and foster independent careers. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to use novel mouse models and cutting-edge multi-omics approaches to understand molecular mechanisms with direct relevance to human disease.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

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

For more information please visit: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/siyan.cao.2/bibliography/public/. 

Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to):

• Experimental design.
• Execution of experiment.
• Data analysis.
• Manuscript preparation, with ample opportunities for presentations at local, national, and international scientific meetings.

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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Washington University seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Questions

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Accommodation

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

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.

Benefits Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the Universityâ™s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment â“ fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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