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Form of workScheduled Hours
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Position Summary
The Janowski Laboratory discovers new viruses and aims to understand how these cause disease in humans. The current focus is on astroviruses and their newly discovered capacity to cause fatal neurological diseases in humans and other mammals. In addition, we are using astroviruses as a model system to study critical components of the viral lifecycle. We are dissecting the critical function of the stem-loop II motif, an RNA element present in astroviruses and coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2.
This position will focus on work using cutting-edge techniques to study viral infection, including a reverse genetics system for astroviruses, gene knockout cell lines, mouse infections, and brain organoids (mini-brains). These projects will utilize diverse molecular biology techniques like PCR, immunofluorescence, cellular staining, flow cytometry, CRISPR, and RNA-seq.
Job Description
About the Lab
The lab is led by a new investigator, Andrew Janowski, an assistant professor and pediatric infectious disease physician-scientist. He will provide direct training and supervision. For more information on the lab and ongoing scientific projects, please see: https://janowskilab.wustl.edu/.
Salary Range
Base pay is commensurate with experience.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with any of the following: Sterile technique, cell culture, RNA extraction, PCR, cloning, immunofluorescence, fluorescent in situ hybridization, mouse handling, tissue extraction, library preparation, RNA-seq, CRISPR, and/or flow cytometry.
Required Qualifications
Candidates with prior experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics and/or cell biology with at least a bachelor's degree are encouraged to apply.
Grade
G00
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
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. 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.
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.
40
Position Summary
The Janowski Laboratory discovers new viruses and aims to understand how these cause disease in humans. The current focus is on astroviruses and their newly discovered capacity to cause fatal neurological diseases in humans and other mammals. In addition, we are using astroviruses as a model system to study critical components of the viral lifecycle. We are dissecting the critical function of the stem-loop II motif, an RNA element present in astroviruses and coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2.
This position will focus on work using cutting-edge techniques to study viral infection, including a reverse genetics system for astroviruses, gene knockout cell lines, mouse infections, and brain organoids (mini-brains). These projects will utilize diverse molecular biology techniques like PCR, immunofluorescence, cellular staining, flow cytometry, CRISPR, and RNA-seq.
Job Description
About the Lab
The lab is led by a new investigator, Andrew Janowski, an assistant professor and pediatric infectious disease physician-scientist. He will provide direct training and supervision. For more information on the lab and ongoing scientific projects, please see: https://janowskilab.wustl.edu/.
Salary Range
Base pay is commensurate with experience.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with any of the following: Sterile technique, cell culture, RNA extraction, PCR, cloning, immunofluorescence, fluorescent in situ hybridization, mouse handling, tissue extraction, library preparation, RNA-seq, CRISPR, and/or flow cytometry.
Required Qualifications
Candidates with prior experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics and/or cell biology with at least a bachelor's degree are encouraged to apply.
Grade
G00
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
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. 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.
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.
