Description

The Patti Lab in the Department of Chemistry at Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Post Doctoral Student.  Our group develops and applies novel mass spectrometry-based methods for multi-omics research.

Duties include:

• Design analytical research protocols, including developing procedures for the collection, verification, and management of data.  Develop technical or procedural improvements in research methods. Conduct literature searches related to research project.  
• Perform complex data analysis of metabolomic, lipidomic and exposomics data using a variety of sophisticated software packages.
• Prepare final summaries of data and publication-quality graphs, tables, and charts.  Write manuscripts for publication.
• Aid in mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students.

Requirements

PhD in Chemistry or Biochemistry or a related field.  

Research expertise in one or more of the following areas is required for this position:

1.      Familiarity with Thermo, Agilent, and Bruker LC-MS systems.

2.      Liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry-based methods.

3.      Mass spec sample preparation experience. 

4.      Data analysis of lipidomics, metabolomics and exposomics data