Post Doctoral Fellow - Hemostasis & Thrombosis

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.

Are you a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow with a passion for cutting-edge biomedical research? Join our dynamic lab and contribute to groundbreaking studies on blood clotting proteins and their role in hemostasis, thrombosis, and related disorders. This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your research career within a collaborative and innovative environment.

About the Role:

As a Postdoctoral Fellow, your work will directly contribute to our understanding of complex biological processes, with a focus on:

• Molecular, Cell Biology, and Biochemical Techniques: Including mammalian cell culture, transfections, recombinant protein characterization, and enzyme kinetics.
• Cellular Studies: Isolation and culture of various blood cells, endothelial cells, and other cell types.
• Assay Expertise: Performing and analyzing data from Western Blots, qPCR, ELISA, flow cytometry, Immunohistochemistry, and coagulation assays.
• Animal Models: Conducting in vivo experiments with small laboratory animals (tail-vein injections, blood collection, surgical procedures in mice).

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently plan, design, and execute biomedical research experiments related to hemostasis, thrombosis, inflammation, and cardiovascular diseases.
• Prepare high-quality abstracts, manuscripts for publication, and contribute to grant proposals.
• Present scientific findings at conferences and internal meetings.
• Maintain meticulous daily records and perform robust data analysis.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations within the department and with external partners.
• Contribute to the mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students.
• Ensure strict adherence to ethical guidelines and regulations for research involving human subjects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biomedical Sciences, etc.).
• A strong track record of research productivity or demonstrated high potential for impactful scientific contributions.

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Saint 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. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.