Postdoctoral Associate - Warren Lab

Saint Louis University; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 53,100 - 64,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Conference travel funding

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to study physiological mechanisms in animals surviving hypoxia. Responsibilities include conducting research, designing experiments, and collaborating with other researchers. Required qualifications include a Ph.D. and prior experience in neurophysiology or neuroscience, along with strong publication records. The position offers a $59,000 salary with full benefits, emphasizing career mentoring and collaboration opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated publication record in relevant fields.
• Experience in comparative, cardiovascular, muscle or renal physiology or in neurophysiology/neuroscience.

Responsibilities

• Conducting and reporting on research as described in the grant proposal.
• Preparing and submitting research papers.
• Assisting in the design of research experiments.
• Maintaining ethical standards in research.

Skills

Whole-cell patch-clamping techniques

Laboratory and molecular biology skills

Education

Ph.D., M.D., D.V.M. or equivalent

Job description

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.

The Warren Lab (in the Department of Biology at Saint Louis University) is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to join our team seeking to reveal the physiological mechanisms that enable animals to survive severe hypoxia and anoxia. This position is funded by a recent grant from the National Science Foundation (award #2421029) to carry out studies of neurophysiological function and gene expression in the brain of anoxic turtles. Our lab has recently succeeded in culturing primary neurons from the cerebrocortex of turtles and demonstrated they possess a functional neuronal phenotype. The person hired to fill this position will lead studies of the membrane properties of these isolated neurons in response to anoxia using whole‑cell patch‑clamp recording techniques.

The Warren Lab is one of many that form part of a vibrant community of neuroscience researchers within Saint Louis University’s Institute for Translational Neuroscience. The St. Louis region is also home to many academic and industrial leaders in the fields of neuroscience and physiology. The position will include travel to conferences and the formation of collaborations with researchers at the University of Toronto and Aarhus University.

Professor Warren is invested in the current and future success of the postdoctoral associate and, with them, will formulate a mentoring plan tailored to their careers upon their arrival. This will include weekly meetings and funding for conference travel.

Essential Functions

1. Conducting and reporting on the research described in the grant proposal.
2. Preparing and submitting papers stemming from the research.
3. Assisting in the design of research experiments.
4. Conscientious discharging of his/her/their research responsibilities.
5. Maintaining conformity with ethical standards in research.
6. Maintaining compliance with good laboratory practice including the maintenance of adequate research records.
7. Engaging in open and timely discussion with mentor regarding possession or distribution of material, reagents, or records belonging to their laboratory and any proposed disclosure of findings or techniques privately or in publications.
8. Collegial conduct towards co‑trainees, staff members and members of the research group.
9. Adherence to all applicable University policies, procedures and regulations. All data, research records and materials and other intellectual property generated in Saint Louis University laboratories remain the property of Saint Louis University.
10. Incorporating undergraduates into their research activities.
11. Participating in the laboratory’s outreach activities with the public and local middle school students.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D., M.D., D.V.M. or equivalent, with previous experience in comparative, cardiovascular, muscle or renal physiology or in neurophysiology or neuroscience. Candidates must have a demonstrated publication record.

Skills and Abilities

The most competitive applicants will have prior experience recording membrane currents using whole‑cell patch‑clamping techniques, especially in excitable cells. The applicant should possess basic laboratory and molecular biology skills.

Compensation

This position is budgeted at an annual salary of $59,000 plus full benefits.

Work Hours

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. 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 the interview process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.