Postdoctoral Research Associate - Ob/gyn

WashU Medicine

St. Louis, Missouri, US
Base pyy is commensurate with experience; bonus/eq...
Human nutrition and metabolism
Maternal metabolism and placental physiology
Translational research
Our lab's mission is to conduct well-executed, objective, and impactful research on the effects of nutrient availability and metabolic inflexibility on pregnancy outcomes and postpartum cardiometabolic recovery

Job Summary

  • Our lab's mission is to conduct well-executed, objective, and impactful research on the effects of nutrient availability and metabolic inflexibility on pregnancy outcomes and postpartum cardiometabolic recovery.
  • Primary Duties & Responsibilities include assisting with grant preparation, preparing and submitting papers, designing research experiments, and evaluating research findings.
  • This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards and requires the ability to wear protective equipment and provide standard care to research animals.

Matching Summary

Our lab's mission is to conduct well-executed, objective, and impactful research on the effects of nutrient availability and metabolic inflexibility on pregnancy outcomes and postpartum cardiometabolic recovery.

Salary

Base pay is commensurate with experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • human nutrition and metabolism
  • maternal metabolism and placental physiology
  • translational research
  • laboratory environment
  • good laboratory practice

Nice-to-have

  • culturally competent and respectful investigations
  • precision nutrition approaches
  • open and timely discussion with mentor
  • collegial conduct towards co-trainees

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree
  • No specific certification/professional license required
  • No specific work experience required

Work Rights

Not specified

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