Postdoc: Pediatric Gut–Liver Research Fellow

Saint Louis University; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Louis University invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow position focused on pediatric intestinal failure, short bowel syndrome, and related liver and gut pathophysiology. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team employing organoid cultures, neonatal models, and multi-omics approaches to study nutrient exposure, host-microbe interactions, and intestinal adaptation.

The role involves experimental planning, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and collaboration

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, MD/PhD, DVM or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Experience with cell culture, organoid systems, molecular biology, and animal models.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; able to work independently and in a team.
• Interest in translational pediatric GI and liver research encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute experiments and analyze data.
• Prepare figures and manuscripts; present at meetings.
• Collaborate across gastroenterology, hepatology, pathology, microbiology, bioinformatics.
• Maintain accurate lab records and assist with grant progress reports.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

PhD, MD, MD/PhD, DVM or equivalent

Tools

Organoid culture

Molecular biology

Animal models

Multi-omics analysis

Immunostaining

Job description

Saint Louis University invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow position focused on pediatric intestinal failure, short bowel syndrome, and related liver and gut pathophysiology. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team employing organoid cultures, neonatal models, and multi-omics approaches to study nutrient exposure, host-microbe interactions, and intestinal adaptation.

The role involves experimental planning, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and collaboration