Position Summary

This exciting role as a Postdoctoral Research Associate will be working with Dr. Marcus Foston at Washington University as part of the Center for Engineering MechanoBiology (CEMB) and Synthetic biology Manufacturing of Advanced materials Research Center (SMARC). In this role, research will be performed as a member of a team of synthetic biologists, material science, technologists, students and more. The postdoctoral associate will perform research to develop and deploy scanning probe microscopy methods to understand recombinant peptide-peptide interaction, stiffing behavior of recombinant protein free standing films, nanoscale mechanochemical correlations and heterogeneity in plant cell wall and animal extracellular matrix (ECM), nanomechanical properties in the interphase of cellulose nanocrystal composites, and more.

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

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Designs and implements research protocols; designs safety procedures; adapts new procedures, methods or instrumentation relative to research procedures.
• Collects, prepares and analyzes research data; keeps a detailed notebook summarizing experiments and recording research data; maintains computer database of research data; tabulates and displays data for presentation in research conferences and for manuscript preparation; uses graphics and statistical software to analyze and present data.
• Supervises other personnel in the laboratory to coordinate research efforts for increased efficiency; participates in training of fellows, residents, students and volunteer workers as needed.
• Searches pertinent scientific literature as needed.
• Assists with ordering and procurement of supplies and equipment and with general maintenance of laboratory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

PhD.

Preferred Qualifications

• Material science & engineering experience.
• Experience with atomic force microscopy.

Salary Range

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu  or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

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/AA Statement
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Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.