Location ST. LOUIS, MO 63108 Position Summary A full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the laboratory of Carmen Bergom, MD, PhD, in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The NIH-funded laboratory studies the effects of radiation on the heart, lungs, and tumors, with three goals: understanding and preventing radiation-induced cardiac and pulmonary injury in patients with cancer; developing localized cardiac radiation as a therapy for cardiac disease; and identifying strategies, including dietary and metabolic approaches, that enhance the efficacy of radiation therapy in tumors. Projects use rodent models of heart failure, pulmonary toxicity, and cancer; image-guided small animal irradiation; and cell, iPSC-derived cardiomyocyte, and organoid systems, combined with single-nucleus RNA sequencing, proteomics, and flow cytometry. The laboratory collaborates closely with cardiology, immunology, imaging, and clinical investigators, with opportunities to connect preclinical findings to ongoing clinical studies. We seek a highly motivated, independent scientist pursuing a career in translational research. Bioinformatics expertise, particularly in single-cell or single-nucleus transcriptomics, is a strong plus. 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): Design, conduct, and analyze in vivo and in vitro experiments, including large sequencing datasets. Write manuscripts and grant applications; present findings at national meetings. Mentor students and research staff. Other duties as assigned. 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. Applicant Special Instructions: Please submit a cover letter describing research interests and career goals, a CV, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The position is available beginning February 1, 2027. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree. Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position. Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job Preferred Qualifications: PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in radiation biology, cardiovascular, cancer, or molecular biology, immunology, physiology, bioinformatics, or a related field, awarded within the past three years or expected before the start date. First-author publications and strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience with rodent models. Bioinformatics, such as single-cell or single-nucleus RNA sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, or proteomic analysis. Flow cytometry, immunostaining, molecular biology, primary cell culture, or organoid culture. Preferred Qualifications Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Skills: Collaboration, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations, Experimentation, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Researching, Results Reporting, Scientific Writing Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ. Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. 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