Postdoctoral Research Associate - Neurology

WashU School of Public Health
St. Louis, MO
Category Research
Job Description
Role Overview

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute to high-profile projects investigating the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying brain aging and age-related neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease. The successful candidate will lead impactful research at the interface of aging biology, neurodegeneration, and spatial omics. The role involves designing and conducting independent research projects, applying and optimizing advanced spatial biology techniques, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

What You Will Do

The primary duties and responsibilities of the Postdoctoral Research Associate include leading data analysis and interpretation, integrating multi-omic and imaging datasets, mentoring junior lab members, and contributing to manuscript preparation and grant writing.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work 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.

Requirements

  • Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree
  • Collaboration, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations, Experimentation, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Researching, Results Reporting, Scientific Writing

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
  • Equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information
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