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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Developmental Biology

Washington University Medical Campus, US💼 Full-time🗓 2026-10-01 → 2026-10-05

Core

Investigate molecular mechanisms regulating skeletal muscle function in health and disease, and study muscle evolution across diverse species using mouse models, cell culture, and unique non-human primate/mammal samples.

Role type

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Developmental Biology)

Builds

Research findings and manuscripts on muscle physiology and evolution

Domain

Developmental Biology / Molecular & Cellular Biology / Genomics

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Molecular biology, Cellular biology, Genomics, Imaging, Muscle physiology, Experimental design, Grant preparation, Scientific writing

Preferred skills

Data analysis, Data interpretation, Laboratory operations, Laboratory techniques, Collaboration, Results reporting (via careerplan.io/jobs/JR97843-postdoctoral-research-associate-developmental-biology-at-wustl)

Technologies

Mouse models, Cell culture, Genomics tools, Imaging systems

Responsibilities

Assist in designing research experiments; Evaluate research findings and report results; Prepare and submit research papers; Assist with grant preparation and reporting; Maintain compliance with ethical standards and good laboratory practice; Engage in open discussion with mentor regarding research materials and findings.

Seniority

Postdoctoral Fellow