Staff Scientist - Pathology & Immunology

WashU Medicine

St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Base: $48,000.00 - $86,900.00 annually; bonus/equi...
Not specified
Ph.d. or m.d./ph.d. degree required
3 years laboratory operations experience
Design research protocols and data analysis
WashU Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Staff Scientist to investigate innate immune pathways in neurodegenerative diseases and brain aging within Dr. Sadaf Amin's lab in St. Louis, Missouri. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. with relevant research experience, particularly in neuroscience or computational biology

Job Summary

  • The position involves investigating innate immune pathways in neurodegenerative diseases and brain aging within a collaborative research group at WashU Medicine.
  • Candidates will design research protocols, perform complex statistical analysis, and contribute to grant preparation and publication of findings.
  • The role offers competitive benefits including up to 22 days of vacation, health insurance, and tuition coverage for employees and their families.

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WashU Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Staff Scientist to investigate innate immune pathways in neurodegenerative diseases and brain aging within Dr. Sadaf Amin's lab in St. Louis, Missouri. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. with relevant research experience, particularly in neuroscience or computational biology.

Salary

Base: $48,000.00 - $86,900.00 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Up to 22 days vacation, health insurance, retirement plan, tuition coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree required
  • 3 years laboratory operations experience
  • design research protocols and data analysis

Nice-to-have

  • background in stem cell biology or neuroscience
  • experience with iPSC-based culture techniques
  • proficiency in R or Python programming
  • familiarity with single-nucleus RNA sequencing
  • collaborative team environment

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree or Ph.D./M.D./Ph.D.
  • 3 years of laboratory operations experience
  • No specific certification required

Work Rights

Not specified

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