Postdoctoral Research Associate - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

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Position Summary A position is available for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Clemens Lab, studying how ion channels regulate immune cell function during inflammation and infection. In particular, we study how calcium signals mediated by store-operated calcium entry are regulated during neutrophil development and disease, and also how crosstalk with other host or pathogen derived ion channels modulates these pathways. We use mouse models and primary human cells to query immune function in vitro and in vivo. Core experimental techniques include mouse disease models, in vitro functional assays, flow cytometry, high dimensional data acquisition and analysis and confocal and/or in vivo microscopy. Job Description: Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/ . Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to): Manages their own project, which should lead to a first author publication. Develops proficiency in their chosen scientific discipline/field. Develops proficiency in their technical skills. Develops proficiency in their ancillary skill...