Postdoctoral Fellow

Saint Louis University; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Louis University in Saint Louis, MO invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in the Department of Internal Medicine. The appointee will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on chronic kidney disease prevention and treatment.

The successful candidate will pursue an independent research agenda aligned with the department's goals and contribute to ongoing projects, including translational studies and mentoring of students.

Qualifications

• PhD in physiology, medicine, or a related field with strong quantitative skills.
• Experience conducting in vivo and in vitro experiments.
• Proficiency with statistical software and data analysis.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on kidney protective mechanisms of SGLT2 inhibitors using mouse models.
• Contribute to development of uremic toxin measurements in mice and humans.
• Collaborate on study design, data collection, analysis and interpretation.
• Publish reports and academic papers in relevant journals.
• Participate in grant writing and seek funding opportunities.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in research projects.

Skills

Quantitative research

In vivo/in vitro

Statistical analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree

Tools

Stata

R

SAS

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 postdoctoral fellow at the Department of Internal Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary research team focused on chronic kidney disease prevention and treatment. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing research projects while also pursuing their own research agenda in line with the department's objectives.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducting research on the kidney protective mechanisms of SGLT2 inhibitors using mice models of kidney diseases.
• Contributing to the development of uremic toxin measurements in mice and human.
• Collaborating with faculty and staff on research design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Writing reports and academic papers for publication in relevant journals.
• Participating in grant writing and seeking funding opportunities.
• Engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration within the department and with external partners.
• Assisting in the mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students involved in research projects.
• Adhering to ethical guidelines and regulations governing research involving human subjects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Doctoral degree in a relevant field (e.g., Physiology and Medicine) with a strong background in quantitative research methods.
• Experience conducting research in vivo and in vitro.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software such as Stata, R, or SAS.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing kidney and cardiovascular health research.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Earned doctorate in a relevant field.
• Track record of research productivity or strong potential for producing high‑quality research outputs.
• Familiarity with ethical considerations in research involving human subjects.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Expertise in molecular science.
• Experience with longitudinal data analysis and complex survey design.
• Knowledge of cardiovascular and kidney diseases and evidence-based practices.
• Previous involvement in interdisciplinary research teams.
• Prior experience in grant writing and securing research funding.

FunctionMedical Research Primary Appointment 12 mo.Scheduled Weekly Hours:40

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.