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Department Name/Job Location:
This position is in the Department of Ob/Gyn. This position is for the Medical School Campus.
Essential Functions:
A postdoctoral position is available in Dr. Rama Kommagani’s lab at Washington University School of Medicine.
The candidate will join a dynamic team to focus on gut microbiome and immune dysfunction in gynecological diseases. We recently revealed a potential role for gut microbiota in endometriosis (Human Reproduction, dez041, https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dez041).
The project will utilize established cell culture and mouse models in conjunction with functional genomics and metabolomics to underscore the role of gut microbiota in endometriosis. Candidate will also participate in translational efforts through our clinical collaborators within WUSM.
Ph.D., M.D. or an equivalent terminal or doctoral degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates that are one to two years past their doctoral degree are strongly preferred.
Clear interest in microbiome and inflammation research are strongly preferred.
Strong background in cell and molecular biology.
Experience with handling and using rodent models.
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�.
Salary Range:
Base pay commensurate with experience.
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/.
Applicant Special Instructions:
A cover letter, CV, and a brief statement describing prior research and future goals should be sent directly to kommagani@wustl.edu.
Internal Applicant Instruction:
Please attach a copy of your most current signed performance evaluation (completed within the last 18 months) to your online account. If you have not received a performance evaluation, you may provide two current signed letters of recommendation (written within the last 18 months), preferably to include one letter from either a current or recent former supervisor. To attach these documents, go to: My Career Tools, Add Attachment, Attachment Type – Performance Reviews or Letters of Recommendation.
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.
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