Washington University in St. Louis
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Ob/Gyn
Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Ob/Gyn
The position is available in Dr. Nardhy Gomez-Lopez’s laboratory at WashU Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Center for Reproductive Health Sciences. The research focuses on immunological pathways that lead to obstetrical disorders, with goals to improve understanding of disease mechanisms and to develop methods for early diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of pregnancy complications. The selected candidate will advance research projects and ensure successful completion of scientific studies. Applicants with a strong background in computational biology are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
Primary duties involve both dry and wet lab operations.
Dry Lab Operations:
Analyze large-scale datasets including single-cell and bulk RNA sequencing, microbiome data, proteomics, and other high-throughput platforms.
Apply appropriate statistical methods and bioinformatic pipelines aligned with experimental design.
Generate publication-quality figures and contribute to manuscripts, presentations, and grant applications.
Wet Lab Operations:
Design and perform immunological assays using human and murine tissues, including flow cytometry, ELISA, multiplex cytokine analysis, and immunohistochemistry.
Isolate and characterize immune cells from gestational and reproductive tissues, as well as peripheral blood, in both humans and mice.
Conduct in vivo experiments in mouse models of pregnancy and inflammation.
Process tissue samples for downstream molecular applications such as RNA/protein extraction, histological staining, and spatial imaging.
Maintain and manage mouse colonies, including genotyping and timed pregnancies relevant to maternal-fetal immunology studies.
Collaborate with team members to link immunological data with transcriptomic and proteomic analyses.
Additional Responsibilities:
Provide meaningful contributions to the design of new projects.
Collaborate with researchers from diverse backgrounds to successfully complete projects.
Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
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.
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.
Benefits and Equal Opportunity Base pay is commensurate with experience. Washington University in St. Louis provides a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status and workload. For details, visit https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/.
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. It is the University’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. The University is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
How to Apply / Additional Information For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to the External Applicant FAQ. Accommodation requests can be emailed to CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or via the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149.
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Responsibilities
Primary duties involve both dry and wet lab operations.
Dry Lab Operations:
Analyze large-scale datasets including single-cell and bulk RNA sequencing, microbiome data, proteomics, and other high-throughput platforms.
Apply appropriate statistical methods and bioinformatic pipelines aligned with experimental design.
Generate publication-quality figures and contribute to manuscripts, presentations, and grant applications.
Wet Lab Operations:
Design and perform immunological assays using human and murine tissues, including flow cytometry, ELISA, multiplex cytokine analysis, and immunohistochemistry.
Isolate and characterize immune cells from gestational and reproductive tissues, as well as peripheral blood, in both humans and mice.
Conduct in vivo experiments in mouse models of pregnancy and inflammation.
Process tissue samples for downstream molecular applications such as RNA/protein extraction, histological staining, and spatial imaging.
Maintain and manage mouse colonies, including genotyping and timed pregnancies relevant to maternal-fetal immunology studies.
Collaborate with team members to link immunological data with transcriptomic and proteomic analyses.
Additional Responsibilities:
Provide meaningful contributions to the design of new projects.
Collaborate with researchers from diverse backgrounds to successfully complete projects.
Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
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.
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.
Benefits and Equal Opportunity Base pay is commensurate with experience. Washington University in St. Louis provides a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status and workload. For details, visit https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/.
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. It is the University’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. The University is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
How to Apply / Additional Information For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to the External Applicant FAQ. Accommodation requests can be emailed to CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or via the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149.
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