Job Description

Position Summary

Prof. Yan Yu will join Washington University in St. Louis as the Art Krieg Professor of Chemistry and of Biomedical Engineering in July 2025, from Indiana University. The Yu laboratory is recruiting two postdoc fellows to lead projects centered at the interface of biophysics, membrane biology, immunology, and nanoengineering.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

The Yu group aims to understand, detect, and engineer immune functions and immune-related diseases, by employing optical imaging and nanotechnology-based quantitative tools. For detailed description of research directions, please check the group website: https://chemistry.wustl.edu/people/yan-yu. We are always open to new project ideas that align with the arching theme of the lab and the candidate’s background.

We prioritize career and professional development for postdoctoral researchers. In addition to one-on-one mentorship, further resources and support are available through the Center for Career Engagement, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, and Center for Teaching and Learning. Information on being a postdoc at Washington University in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/.

 

We are recruiting postdocs' expertise in one or more areas as follows:

• High-resolution fluorescence imaging (for candidates with strong expertise in optics, no experience on cell studies is necessary).
• Cell biology and biophysics, with priority given to expertise related to cell membranes, membrane receptors, endocytosis, and intracellular membrane organelles.
• Immunology and immune engineering.
• Mechanobiology.
• Bioanalytical chemistry, with priority given to expertise related to developing cell sensing techniques.
• Candidates with interdisciplinary backgrounds are welcome to join, bringing new ideas and technologies to the lab.

 

In addition to excellent research skills, we are seeking an applicant who prioritizes providing proactive mentorship to students, honing communication skills, and working in an interdisciplinary environment. Lab members will have the opportunity to collaborate with researchers in the Medical School, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, etc.

 

Salary Range

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

Applicant Special Instructions

 

Applicants should send a CV, a brief statement of research interests, and contact information for three references to Prof. Yan Yu at: yuy1@wustl.edu.

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:

No specific certification 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

Washington University seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Communication, Interdisciplinary, Mentorship, Researching

Questions

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Pre-Employment Screening

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