Postdoctoral Research Associate - Biomedical Engineering
Washington University in St. Louis
Washington, DC, USA · Danforth, ME, USA
Posted on Oct 9, 2025
Position Summary
Postdoctoral Research position open in the Berkland Lab (Department of Biomedical Engineering, Danforth Campus).Area of expertise: Pharmaceutical formulation, peptides, immunotherapy.
A postdoctoral position is available immediately for applicants interested in the development of various biologic and bioconjugate therapeutics applied as immunotherapies to cancer. This position will require knowledge and experience with immunotherapies, peptides, chemical and biochemical analysis, and cancer models. Project work will involve peptides, formulation, analytical techniques, and use of mouse cancer models. The individual will have the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers and materials scientists.
In addition to high-quality research facilities, career and professional development training for postdoctoral researchers is provided through the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, Career Center, Teaching Center, and campus groups.
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/.
Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to):
- Manages their own project, which is expected to yield one or more publications including conference abstract proceedings.
- Develops expertise in immunotherapy and treatment approaches.
- Supports team working on development of immunotherapies applied to cancer.
- Employs or learns methods to support formulation, characterization, and immunotherapy techniques.
- Mentors doctoral, master’s and undergraduate students engaged in independent research activities.
- Develops proficiency in career skills, including writing, public speaking, networking, and critical evaluation of scientific literature.
- Presents scientific work both inside and outside the University with excellent oral communication skills.
- Assists with grant preparation and reporting, and contributes to laboratory organization including meeting planning.
- Designs research experiments, evaluates research findings and reports results.
- Conscientious discharge of research responsibilities.
- Maintains conformity with ethical standards in research.
- Maintains compliance with good laboratory practice including the maintenance of adequate research records.
- Engages in open and timely discussion with their mentor regarding possession or distribution of material, reagents, or records belonging to their laboratory and any proposed disclosure of findings or techniques privately or in publications.
- Collegial conduct towards co-trainees, staff members and members of the research group.
- Adherence to all applicable University policies, procedures and regulations. All data, research records and materials and other intellectual property generated in University laboratories remain the property of the University.
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:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
More About This Job
WashU 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 unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
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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.