Job Description Position Summary The Kulkarni lab is a NIH-funded laboratory in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Washington University. We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to drive how innate immune responses, such as the complement system, modulate mucosal immunity. The overarching goal of our research program is to determine how epithelial cell-derived proteins can be harnessed to mitigate the risk of acute lung injury in various settings, to ultimately reduce the burden of end-stage lung disease. We have active projects investigating lung injury due to bacterial infections and the short- and long-term consequences of ischemia-reperfusion injury occurring in the context of lung transplantation. There are aspects of overlap in the gut-lung axis using similar model systems. We utilize state-of-the-art technical modalities including conditional knockout mouse models, flow cytometry, ELISA, protein and DNA-based molecular biology, biochemistry, cell/tissue culture, fluorescence and confocal microscopy, and DNA/RNA sequencing.
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Primary Duties and Responsibilities 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 expertise in protein biochemistry, and genetic manipulation of cells and mice. Develops proficiency in career skills, including writing, public speaking, networking, and critical evaluation of scientific literature. Presents scientific work, both within and outside the University. Assists with grant preparation and reporting. Prepares and submits papers on research as they develop their writing skills. Designs research experiments. Evaluates research findings and reports results. Conscientious discharge of his/her research responsibilities. Maintains conformity with ethical standards in research. Maintains compliance with good laboratory practice including the maintenance of adequate research records. Engages in open and timely discussion with his/her mentors regarding possession or distribution of material, reagents, or records belonging to their laboratory and any proposed disclosure of findings or techniques privately or in publications. Collegial conduct towards co-trainees, staff members and members of the research group. Adherence to all applicable University policies, procedures and regulations. All data, research records and materials and other intellectual property generated in University laboratories remain the property of the University. Required Qualifications Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree.
Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated ability to implement laboratory procedures, conduct research and records findings.
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.
Salary Range Base pay is commensurate with experience.
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