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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Saint Louis, United States - Washington University in St. Louis
Description
Job DescriptionPosition Summary
A postdoctoral position is available in Dr. Nardhy Gomez-Lopez's laboratory at Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Center for Reproductive Health Sciences.
Dr.
Gomez-Lopez's research is primarily focused on the immunological pathways that lead to obstetrical disorders, with the goals of improving the understanding of the mechanisms of disease and of developing methods for the early diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of pregnancy complications.
Applicants with a strong background in computational biology are encouraged to apply.Information on being a postdoc at Washington University in St. Louis can be found at
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Ph.
D., M.D. or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree.
Preferred Qualifications
The chosen candidate may occasionally be required to enter a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards, and thus must be physically able to wear protective equipment if needed.
Base pay is commensurate with experience.
Questions
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Accommodation
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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
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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, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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