Post Doc Instructions:
Please do not submit an application to this posting. To apply for this postdoctoral research opportunity, follow the directions below in “Applicant Special Instructions”.
Benefits:
This position is eligible for full-time benefits. Please click the following link to view a summary of benefits: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/.
Department Summary:
Chen Lab is one of the leading molecular vision research labs in the nation, and has been dedicated to the training of the next generation of scientists. Washington University School of Medicine provides an excellent nurturing and collegial environment for trainees to develop a career that best reflects her/his strengths and goals. St. Louis is an affordable, culture-rich, and family-friendly city for individuals who seek for a work/life balanced training environment.
Department Name/Job Location:
This position is in the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences. This position is for the Medical School Campus.
Essential Functions:
A postdoctoral research associate position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Shiming Chen at Washington University in St. Louis to investigate how different mutations in the gene coding for the CRX transcription factor cause various forms of blinding photoreceptor diseases. This individual will work with a group of highly motivated young scientists to establish human retinal organoid models carrying disease-causing CRX mutations that will be used to decipher the shared and specific pathogenic mechanisms and develop mechanism-based treatment strategies. Interdisciplinary approaches involving both wet bench work and dry computational analyses will be used throughout the study, such as retinal cell biology, functional genomics, molecular imaging, and biochemistry.
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. degree in biomedical research.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Good analytical and communication skills.
- Previous experience in vision research.
Salary Range:
Base pay is commensurate with experience.
Applicant Special Instructions:
Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and list of at minimum three references to Dr. Shiming Chen at chenshiming@wustl.edu or write to:
EOE Statement:
Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
Pre-Employment Screening:
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. Current employees applying for a new position within the university may be subject to this requirement. The screenings will include a criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Internal Applicant Instruction:
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