Post-doctoral fellow : St. Louis, MO, United States

Postdoctoral positions are available at Washington University School of Medicine for candidates interested in studying hematopoietic stem cells, leukemia and cancer biology. Our lab is particularly interested in gene regulatory networks that govern hematopoietic stem cell development and lineage commitment. We are interested in how these networks contribute to the unique biological properties of pediatric and adult leukemias. Furthermore, we are interested in how stem cell programs are corrupted during leukemia initiation and maintenance. The lab has NIH R01 funding, as well as funding from several foundations. 

Post-doctoral fellows will develop skills related to stem cell biology, cancer biology, mouse and human genetics, and genomics. They will learn how to develop ideas and manage a project independently. They will learn how to present their data effectively in both written and oral formats. Finally, they will learn how to write successful grants and papers, and they will have an opportunity to publish in high-impact journals.

Washington University is a top-ranked American medical school, and it is an elite center for learning and research. The principal investigator is affiliated with the nationally recognized Siteman Cancer Center, and he directs the high-risk pediatric leukemia program at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. The academic environment is superb.

St. Louis is a mid-sized city with a highly affordable cost of living, a resurgent cultural scene, excellent housing options, and beautiful parks and recreational activities.

The preferred candidate will be nearing completion, or be within 12 months, of completing his or her Ph.D. The candidate should have at least one first author publication in a well-recognized English language journal. Applicants must have good spoken and written English communication skills. Experience with mouse genetics, flow cytometry and programming are desired but not required.