Scholarship: Fully funded
Degree: PhD
Nationality: International Students
Location: USA
Application deadlines: Open
Scholarship Description:
The University of Washington, founded in 1861 in Seattle, Washington, is a public research university and a member of the Association of American Universities, the Pacific Rim Association of Universities and the International Universities Climate Alliance.
In the 158 years since its founding, the University of Washington and its alumni have created numerous major inventions that have benefited all of humanity: inventing the hepatitis B vaccine and kidney dialysis, mapping the human genome, revealing the mysteries of life, leading the design of the world’s largest Boeing 747 airliner, the lunar orbiter and the Columbia space shuttle, training 11 astronauts in space, inventing vinyl synthetic rubber technology, participating in the NASA The University of Washington has trained 11 astronauts in space, invented vinyl synthetic rubber technology, participated in NASA’s spacecraft moon research project, and developed the DOS operating system for computers.
Among the University of Washington professors are 20 Nobel Prize winners, one Fields Medalist, two Turing Award winners, 167 members of the Scientific Committee of the United States of America, and 252 US Fellows, including 85 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 76 members of the National Academy of Sciences, 60 members of the National Academy of Medicine, 29 members of the National Academy of Engineering, five members of the American Academy of Philosophy, and two members of the National Academy of Public Academy of Management.
On 18 June 2015, the University of Washington, Tsinghua University and Microsoft jointly created the Global Innovation Institute (GIX) in Seattle, USA. President Xi Jinping visited the Global Innovation Institute on 25 September 2015.
Available Subjects:
(1) Postdoctoral position: Studying infectious diseases and immune responses during pregnancy
The Research Scientist/Engineer 3 will support several research projects aimed at studying infectious diseases and immune responses during pregnancy, in particular how viruses cause damage to the placenta and lead to disease in both mother and foetus. This position requires a great deal of personal initiative and knowledge of the scientific method in virology. The Research Scientist will be responsible for conducting independent and creative research related to the overall mission of the Adams Waldorf Lab.
Closing date: until filled
Application link.
https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=211786&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=phd&szReturnToSearch=1
(2) Postdoctoral position: efficient design of chromatin loops and recruitment of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs)
The three-dimensional structure of eukaryotic genomes plays a central role in gene regulation, and it is now recognised that abnormal structures can affect a wide range of diseases. However, few methods exist to correct the aberrant recycling and positioning of chromatin within the nucleus. We seek to develop methods to efficiently design chromatin loops and recruit long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) to move specific chromatin regions within the nucleus using a CRISPR-Cas system that targets genomic DNA or RNA. these methods will be used to regulate the expression of disease-associated genes on the X chromosome, which will enable an understanding of the role of spatial organisation in controlling gene expression and X chromosome inactivation, which will enable fundamental studies on the role of spatial organisation in controlling gene expression and X-chromosome inactivation. It will also provide new approaches for the treatment of diseases caused by X-linked gene mutations, allowing for precise restoration of the original expression levels of dose-sensitive genes. The proposed approach will utilise the X chromosome as a model system, but will also be applicable to genes in other regions of the genome.
Deadline: Limited spaces available until filled
Application link.
https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=216923&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=phd&szReturnToSearch=1
(3) Postdoctoral position: Research Scientist/Engineer
The Research Scientist must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision on multiple aspects of a large federally funded research project. The Research Scientist will be responsible for managing research staff and students; providing scientific expertise for all elements of research, including project development, planning, coordination and evaluation; managing budgets and schedules; ensuring project compliance with funding agencies, university regulators and local entities; managing IRB activities; collecting, analyzing and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data; and disseminating research findings through manuscripts, reports and conference presentations. Contribute intellectual expertise to the development of new grants and projects; provide guidance to junior researchers and staff.
Closing date: until filled
Application link.
https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=209829&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=phd&szReturnToSearch=1
(4) Postdoctoral position: Studying the neuromechanical control of orofacial sensorimotor behaviour
Research Scientist 1 must be able to work independently and with little supervision on multiple aspects of a large research project. The Research Scientist will be responsible for conducting research, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supervising student volunteers. This person will assist the investigative team in conducting basic science research on non-human primates to study the neuromechanical control of orofacial sensorimotor behaviour.
Deadline: until filled
Application link.
https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=203306&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=phd&szReturnToSearch=1
(5) Postdoctoral position: Virus discovery and construction of next-generation sequencing libraries for metagenomes
We have several excellent full-time positions available in our Laboratory Medicine and Pathology department for research scientists in the Greeninger lab.3 Dr Greeninger oversees three labs, including clinical virology, virology clinical trials and basic virology science, so the work can vary depending on the level of rigour at the time. This is an awe-inspiring and highly engaging position and applicants are expected to have great energy, combining work in both wet and dry laboratories in the emerging field of viruses. The work will typically involve excellent molecular biology, biochemistry, virology and informatics skills to undertake the numerous responsibilities associated with protecting humans from viral diseases. This specific position will involve the discovery of viruses and the construction of metagenomic next generation sequencing libraries, as well as high content phage display for serological analysis and the analysis of the above libraries. Virus characterisation work will involve work on virus replication, virus-host protein-protein interactions, drug efficacy, virus evolution and sequencing of viral genomes. Responsibilities include building and teaching others next generation sequencing library generation, analysing sequencing data, visualising data and programming figures, drafting submitted manuscripts and grants in conjunction with subsequent wet lab experiments involving gene synthesis, pseudovirus neutralisation and entry detection, and protein purification.
Deadline: until filled
Application link.
https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=213103&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=phd&szReturnToSearch=1
(6) Postdoctoral positions: conceptualising and developing projects and programmes to understand the replication and evolution of RNA and DNA viruses
We have an excellent full-time position for a research scientist in our Experimental Medicine and Pathology department.4 This person will work with Dr Alex Greninger to conceive and develop projects and plans for understanding RNA and DNA virus replication and evolution, and subsequently perform assays and/or mentor technical staff.
Closing date: until filled
Application link.
https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=215370&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=phd&szReturnToSearch=1
(7) Postdoctoral position: Eliminating carbon embodied in building materials and construction
The Carbon Leadership Forum, a research institute based at the University of Washington’s School of the Built Environment, has an excellent opportunity to recruit several Research Scientist 3 positions to help carry out our mission to accelerate the decarbonisation of the building sector through collective action to eliminate carbon embodied in building materials and buildings.
Closing date: until filled
Application link.
https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=216308&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=phd&szReturnToSearch=1
(8) Postdoctoral position: Biomedical Engineering, Human Movement Biomechanics, Prosthetics and Orthotics
This research scientist/engineer position is under the supervision of Prof. Stefania Fatone in collaboration with the prosthetics and orthotics department. The research areas that this position will work on are biomedical engineering, human movement biomechanics, prosthetics and orthotics. It will support unfunded pilot projects as well as funded research projects related to the development, assessment and evaluation of prostheses and orthoses, and research related to the biomechanics of human movement.
Deadline: until filled
Application link.
https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=216116&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=phd&szReturnToSearch=1
(9) Postdoctoral position: Links between health services and maternal, neonatal and infant mortality
The main purpose of this position is to conduct research in health system teams focusing on the link between health services and maternal, neonatal and infant mortality, working closely with health system team leaders, other health system faculty, data analysts, research managers and other team members. More specifically, our research on pregnancy care services includes: estimating the distribution of births by level of health facility (e.g., hospital, health clinic, other facility type) Predicting key pregnancy care service indicators such as skilled birth attendance (SBA), in-hospital delivery (IFD), caesarean section, postnatal care (PNC) and selected antenatal care (ANC) quality indicators – blood draws, blood pressure, tetanus vaccination and urine samples). Estimate all-cause neonatal mortality (<28 days) and infant mortality (<1 year) for those delivering in a health facility versus at home; analyse sub-national differences in the availability and quality of maternal health services provided in health facilities. You will be fully involved in the generation, critique, improvement and dissemination of results. You already have a grasp of analysis but also have experience in epidemiology, statistics, disease modelling or related interests. Our research scientists work alongside senior research leaders and external collaborators and participate in knowledge exchange on how to improve results and disseminate them.
Closing date: until filled
Application link.
https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=216238&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=phd&szReturnToSearch=1
(10) Postdoctoral positions: Tropical diseases (NTDs) and malaria
IHME has an excellent opportunity for a research scientist to join our Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and Malaria team. We are looking for someone who is ready to make a career in global health research. As a Research Scientist, you will be the leader of your research team, contributing to study design and training and mentoring junior staff.IHME researchers analyse and generate key estimates for their assigned research teams and will evaluate all relevant quantitative data available – including those on causes of death, epidemiology and a range of determinants, such as education and income – from surveys, vital registration, censuses, literature, registers and administrative records.
Deadline: until filled
Application link.
https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=216237&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=phd&szReturnToSearch=1
(11) Postdoctoral positions: automated aerospace manufacturing, new aerospace materials
The William E. Boeing Department of Aerospace (A&A) in the College of Engineering has an outstanding opportunity for a research scientist engineer. The Department of Aerospace offers the only aerospace degree program in the Pacific Northwest, a region where the aerospace industry has been a major contributor to the technological development, economic vitality and security of the United States. Our faculty, students and alumni are at the centre of a new space and are creating the future of automated aerospace manufacturing, new aerospace materials and autonomous aerospace systems.
Deadline: until filled
Application link.
https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=216247&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=phd&szReturnToSearch=1
(12) Postdoctoral position: Research related to laboratory medicine
This position in the Department of Laboratory Medicine is for an outstanding full-time research scientist/engineer3 whose role is in two main areas: 1) conducting experiments to translate existing fly assays into POC format, including optimising reaction chemistry and investigating additional organismal targets; 2) generating genomic and target sequence data from Leishmania spp. detected in clinical laboratories to identify genes associated with treatment failure/ resistance, genetic associations with relapse, and assessment of multi-species infections or intra-host evolution; 3) establish selective whole genome amplification as an approach for our group. The selected candidate will perform analytical and development work in a state-of-the-art clinical laboratory, working closely with clinical faculty and staff.
Closing date: until filled
Application link.
https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=216113&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=phd&szReturnToSearch=1
(13) Postdoctoral positions: Development and application to genetic and health-related data
The GAC focuses on the development and application of statistical methods to genetic and health-related data to discover how genetic variation contributes to human well-being and disease. the GAC is currently involved in two major NIH-funded genomics research consortium programs: GREGoR (Genomics Research to Elucidate the Genetics of Rare Diseases, https:// gregorconsortium.org). Consortium, which aims to understand the genetic causes of rare diseases; and the PRIMED (Polygenic Risk Approaches in Diverse Populations, https://primedconsortium.org) Consortium, which aims to develop methods to improve the prediction of genetic risk in populations of different ancestry. These consortia are comprised of multiple sites and centres in the US and internationally, respectively, and involve hundreds of collaborators.The GAC team acts as the Data Coordinating Centre (DCC) for GREGoR and the Coordinating Centre (CC) for PRIMED, providing essential scientific and administrative services, including data quality control and coordination; managing the collation, sharing and publication of data; facilitating the dissemination of the project; and coordinating the logistics.
Closing date: until filled
Application link.
https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=210709&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=phd&szReturnToSearch=1