Postdoctoral Research Associate – Biology: The Mallott and Gildner labs at Washington University in St. Louis are jointly seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for an interdisciplinary project examining the impacts of flooding on environmental pathogen levels and intestinal infection risks in low-resource communities across the U.S.
Designation:
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Research Area:
Biological Anthropology, Environmental Microbiology, Ecology, Health Risks from Flooding
Location:
Washington University Danforth Campus, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Required:
- Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent terminal degree in Biological Anthropology, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Environmental Microbiology, or a related field.
- Experience in field data collection (interviews, environmental sampling).
- Familiarity with common wet lab techniques.
- Strong interpersonal skills for participant engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Preferred:
- Molecular biology experience (DNA extraction, PCR, sequencing library preparation).
- Experience in microbiome data analysis and high-performance computing environments.
- Familiarity with ELISA techniques and community-based research.
- Proficiency in data management systems (e.g., REDCap).
Job Description:
The successful candidate will engage in a multidisciplinary project focusing on health risks associated with flooding. Responsibilities include:
- Conducting longitudinal data collection, laboratory analyses, and community outreach.
- Performing participant recruitment and data collection (interviews, anthropometric measurements, stool samples).
- Conducting soil microbiome sampling and laboratory techniques for microbiome sequencing.
- Analyzing data using bioinformatics pipelines.
- Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and contributing to a collaborative research environment.
- Disseminating findings through publications and presentations.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their applications via Interfolio at this link.
Last Date for Apply:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
This posting is intended to outline the key aspects of the position. Washington University is an equal opportunity employer, especially encouraging applicants from diverse backgrounds.
