Saint Louis University
Post Doctoral Fellow
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Job Description
- Req#: 2024-07871
Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.
All About You
A postdoctoral scientist position available at Saint Louis University to study the connections between lipid load, mitochondrial biology, and cardiac arrhythmias in animal models of cardiomyopathy and heart failure. The position entails working with C. elegans, in addition to ongoing funded studies of inter-generational cardiovascular effects of Nicotine exposure in mice. The lab is also open to topics of mutual interest, as they relate to heart failure and/or cardiovascular toxicity of tobacco products in youth.
Qualifications:
Minimum
PhD or Equivalent in molecular biology, or other biological sciences.
Other preferred qualifications:
Experience working with patch clamp device for single cell studies, Langendorff perfusion preps and working heart preps
Experience with other basic molecular biology tools (i.e., Crispr editing, or SiRNA, and single cell RNA sequencing.) Ability to work with biological sciences students, in a team oriented environment.
Application instructions:
Please include a cover letter regarding short and long-term interests, CV, contact information, and 3 references. You can upload these items in the "My experience" section of the application under the header "Resume or CV/Cover Letter and/or additional documents listed as a requirement in the job posting."
Function
Medical Research Primary Appointment 12 mo.Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.
About the company
Saint Louis University is a private Jesuit research university with campuses in St.
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