Postdoctoral Research Associate - Cell Biology
Washington University in St. Louis
Position Summary
The Crewe lab uses a combination of mouse models, biochemistry, physiology, and cellular imaging, to study the regulation of extracellular vesicle (EV) production and how EVs signal to regulate metabolism. We are interested in how these EV-mediated signals contribute to pathology in obesity and diabetes with the hope that we can harness this information to treat human disease.Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/.
Information on the lab can be found at https://cellbiology.wustl.edu/items/crewe-lab/.
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.
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Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to work independently, yet maintain open communication with peers.
- Authorship on peer-reviewed publications.
- Experience with cell culture.
- Experience in protein techniques.
- Experience with mouse handling and colony management.
- Experience with molecular biology techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
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