Postdoctoral Research Associate (Gene Editing/Gene Therapy) - Radiation Oncology
Washington University in St. Louis
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Details
Posted: 31-Jul-22
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: JR50507
Job Description
The Biologic Therapeutics Center at the Washington University School of Medicine has an opening for a post-doctoral research associate. The laboratory projects will involve studies of the molecular virology of adenovirus for gene therapy and gene editing via CRISPR/Cas9. The main focus will be viral engineering to accomplish B cell transduction. This position is linked to the NIH's new Somatic Cell Genome Editing (SCGE) Common Fund and will benefit from all facets of participating with this cutting-edge NIH-directed scientific groups.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Actively pursue research under the supervision of the PI while developing skills for independent research.
Critically analyze and summarize scientific literature.
Prepare and present results of research in internal seminars and external conferences and journals.
Assist with grant preparation and reporting.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) in microbiology, virology, molecular biology or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Extensive experience in molecular biology techniques, as well as knowledge of the biology of viruses.
Salary
Base pay commensurate with experience.
Applicant Special Instructions
Interested candidates should send a cover letter (brief) and curriculum vitae to David T. Curiel, M.D., Ph.D. at dcuriel@wustl.edu.
Accommodation
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