Staff Scientist - Infectious Diseases

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri, US
Base: $48,000.00 - $86,900.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Hiv host-pathogen interface research
Molecular virology
Primary human cell systems
Our laboratory investigates the HIV host–pathogen interface with the goal of identifying mechanisms that enable the immune system to control and ultimately eliminate persistent infection

Job Summary

  • Our laboratory investigates the HIV host–pathogen interface with the goal of identifying mechanisms that enable the immune system to control and ultimately eliminate persistent infection.
  • The laboratory environment emphasizes collaboration, rigorous experimentation, and publication of impactful work.
  • WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Matching Summary

Our laboratory investigates the HIV host–pathogen interface with the goal of identifying mechanisms that enable the immune system to control and ultimately eliminate persistent infection.

Salary

Base: $48,000.00 - $86,900.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive health insurance, retirement plan, tuition benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • HIV host-pathogen interface research
  • Molecular virology
  • Primary human cell systems
  • In vivo models
  • Ex vivo primary cells
  • Patient-derived specimens

Nice-to-have

  • Intellectual curiosity
  • Translational immunology
  • Translational virology
  • Collaboration
  • Rigorous experimentation

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree or equivalent experience
  • 3 Years Laboratory Operations experience
  • PhD preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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