Postdoctoral Research Associate - Dermatology

# Location
ST. LOUIS, MO 63110


# Position Summary
Postdoctoral Research Associate positions are available in the Shmuylovich Laboratory at WashU Medicine. Our lab develops and translates novel optical imaging technologies for noninvasive diagnosis and monitoring of human disease, with a particular focus on skin imaging across the full spectrum of skin pigmentation. We combine biomedical optics, multispectral and infrared imaging, spectroscopy, image processing, computational analysis, and clinical investigation to develop technologies that can improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce disparities in care.

Current projects span visible, near-infrared, and short-wave infrared imaging and include applications in dermatology, vascular disease, tissue injury, and physiologic monitoring. The laboratory works at the intersection of engineering, physics, computation, and clinical medicine, with opportunities to participate in device development, optical system design, image and signal analysis, translational studies, and human-subject research.

Postdoctoral researchers will have the opportunity to lead independent projects while working closely with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, engineers, physicists, and collaborators across WashU and other institutions. We are particularly interested in creative and highly motivated scientists who enjoy solving technically challenging problems with a clear path toward clinical translation. Trainees will be encouraged to develop their own research ideas, publish their work, present at national meetings, and pursue independent funding and career-development opportunities.

The Shmuylovich Laboratory is based within the Department of Dermatology at WashU Medicine in St. Louis and benefits from the institution’s extensive resources in biomedical engineering, imaging, clinical research, and translational medicine. Lab members receive competitive benefits and NIH-rate salary support.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/ .

Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to):

- Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
- Prepares and submits papers on research.
- Assists in the design of research experiments.
- Evaluates research findings and assists in the reporting of the results.
- Conscientious discharge of their research responsibilities.
- Maintains conformity with ethical standards in research.
- Maintains compliance with good laboratory practice including the maintenance of adequate research records.
- Engages in open and timely discussion with their mentor regarding possession or distribution of material, reagents, or records belonging to their laboratory and any proposed disclosure of findings or techniques privately or in publications.
- Collegial conduct towards co-trainees, staff members and members of the research group.
- Adherence to all applicable University policies, procedures and regulations. All data, research records and materials and other intellectual property generated in University laboratories remain the property of the University.

Working Conditions:

This position works 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.

Salary Range:

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:
Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

At Washington University, postdoctoral appointments:

- Have a 5-year term limit that includes previous experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Collaboration, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations, Experimentation, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Researching, Results Reporting, Scientific Writing

Questions

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Accommodation

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

# Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an 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.

# Benefits Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

# EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide 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.