Postdoctoral Fellow

Saint Louis University; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Louis University is seeking a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Internal Medicine to collaborate on chronic kidney disease research. The role involves conducting animal studies on kidney protective mechanisms and contributing to interdisciplinary projects.

Ideal candidates will hold a doctoral degree and have strong skills in quantitative research. The position offers a full-time appointment with a focus on academic publishing and grant writing.

Qualifications

• Strong background in quantitative research methods.
• Experience conducting in vivo and in vitro research.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on kidney protective mechanisms of SGLT2 inhibitors.
• Contribute to the development of uremic toxin measurements.
• Collaborate on research design, data collection, and analysis.
• Write reports and academic papers for publication.
• Participate in grant writing and seek funding opportunities.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Assist in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
• Adhere to ethical guidelines for human subjects.

Skills

Quantitative research methods

Statistical analysis software (Stata, R, SAS)

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Doctoral degree in a relevant field

Job description

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.

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.

Function: Medical 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.