A tradition of
excellence & culture

WashU offers rewarding opportunities in various fields at all levels, with positions in engineering, nursing and health care, research, administration, technology, security and more. We seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us in a supportive environment that encourages boldness, inclusion and creativity.

Find your place at WashU

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149. Please leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

The employee experience

Essential to every aspect of the university’s mission, our employees enrich students’ learning experiences, discover and build knowledge, advance health, save lives, and support excellence in all that we do.

WashU’s employee experience includes five areas of focus, concentrating on the dynamic relationship between all facets of well-being and the diverse needs of people. The employee experience spans many important areas, including work-life integration, growth and development, physical and mental health, financial well-being and a vibrant, inclusive culture and community. We want our people to thrive, personally and professionally, and empower everyone to engage, take care of themselves and their families and achieve success in a meaningful career to live out their life’s purpose at WashU while supporting our missions. Thanks, in part, to our employees, WashU is Missouri’s top employer, as ranked by Forbes.

Employee well-being

Our holistic approach to well-being includes more than your physical and mental health – we also want you to feel supported financially and professionally. From our employee assistance program, Work-Life Solutions, to our on-going programming for mindfulness, learning and development and financial security, we’re here to help. Our benefit package provides excellent health, dental, vision and insurance options in addition to many physical activity programming and employee perks.

WashU recognized as a
2024 recipient of Forbes’ annual America’s Best Large Employers

Honored by the St. Louis Business Journal as the third place winner of the 2024 Best Places to Work!
Giant company category

Learn about safety and security at the university and view Clery reports and logs at police.washu.edu.

WashU employee benefits

Exceptional benefits

WashU offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including health care, vision, dental and insurance coverage, tuition assistance and reimbursement for dependent children, financial resources as well as well-being and mental health programming and support.

Whether you’re interested in a clinical, academic, professional, or support role, there’s a spot for you here. We work together in a warm, inclusive community that celebrates diverse perspectives, collaboration, and innovation all while achieving our missions of excellence in teaching, research, and patient care.

Andrew D. Martin, Chancellor