Opportunity Details
Department of Pathology & Immunology
Pi - Lgm
Tenure
Commensurate w/Experience
Assistant Professor (or higher)
The Division of Laboratory and Genomic Medicine (LGM) in the Department of Pathology and Immunology at Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM) seeks outstanding physician-scientists for a full-time faculty position with research, teaching, and clinical responsibilities at the Assistant Professor level (or above) in the Investigator Track. The successful candidate will direct an independent basic or translational research program focused on any area of biomedical science related to human disease, such as mitochondria biology, immunometabolism, host-microbiome dynamics, and cancer biology.
Clinical duties will include responsibilities at Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJH) as an attending physician on the adult transfusion medicine service. Additional responsibilities will include education of clinical pathology residents, blood banking and transfusion medicine fellows, medical students, and medical technologists.
The successful candidate must possess an MD or MD/PhD, be board-certified or board-eligible in Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine. A successful candidate will have experience in clinical and laboratory aspects of transfusion medicine, including apheresis, blood banking and cellular therapies. Other desired attributes include excellent interpersonal skills, enthusiasm for teaching, and a collaborative attitude. A minimum of two years demonstrated postdoctoral research experience is preferred. Individuals with a documented record of grant support are highly desirable. Salary and appointment rank will be commensurate with the applicant’s experience and training.
WUSM is home to a series of interdisciplinary Centers and Institutes, as well as a comprehensive set of state-of-the-art core facilities available to all faculty. The Department of Pathology & Immunology has close ties to the Bursky Center for Human Immunology & Immunotherapy, the Edison Family Center for Genome Sciences & Systems Biology, the Flow Cytometry Core Facility, the Gnotobiotic Core Facility, the McDonnell Genome Institute, and the Tissue Procurement Facility, among others. The Department’s Office of Faculty Development and its Mentoring Program provides resources and support at all stages of career development.
BJH is a 1250 bed tertiary care hospital affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM). BJH serves a diverse patient population, including a large cell therapy program (500+/year), solid organ (kidney, liver, lung, heart, pancreas) transplantation service, Level I trauma center, high risk obstetrics (including neonatal workups), and cardiovascular surgery service. The transfusion medicine service includes a blood bank, which transfuses over 90,000 components annually, an apheresis center providing approximately 4,000 cell therapy product collections and therapeutic procedures per year, and a cellular therapy laboratory serving a large hematopoietic stem cell transplant service. Transfusion medicine service includes call coverage for BJH, as well as select smaller hospitals in the BJC system.
The successful candidate will actively contribute to our core values of openness, innovation, and scientific excellence. The Department and LGM offer a highly collegial and collaborative culture, with diverse interdisciplinary research ties across campus.
Washington University School of Medicine is located in St. Louis, which is frequently rated among the most livable cities in the nation, with an abundance of culture, sports, and entertainment options.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit the following documents in a single PDF to Ann Gronowski at gronowski@wustl.edu
- Cover letter
- Current Curriculum Vitae
- 2-page description of past research
- 2-page description of proposed independent research program
- 0.5-page description of most impactful peer-reviewed paper
- Contact information (email and phone number) for 3 references
The Search Committee will consider all applications received by October 15, 2025, with rolling consideration after that date.
9/10/2025
10/15/2025
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.