Washington University is one of the nation's best private universities committed to the promotion of learning-learning by students and by faculty. The faculty, composed of scholars, scientists, artists, and members of the learned professions, serves society by teaching; by adding to the store of human art, understanding and wisdom; and by providing direct services, such as health care. Both a world-renowned research center and a medium-sized, coeducational college with extraordinarily high teaching standards, the University comprises the College of Arts and Sciences and four professional undergraduate schools along with a variety of graduate programs.

Postdoctoral scholars will be part of an elite research environment that includes one of the country's top five medical schools**; top ten hospitals***; world-renowned researchers; and the legacy of 19 Nobel Laureates.