Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Marshall University School of Pharmacy; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Li Laboratory in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to study how Na+/K+-ATPase signaling and sex hormones influence thrombosis, vascular inflammation, and cardiovascular disease.

NIH-funded, collaborative lab environment. This full-time position includes a three-month probation, with transition to annual appointment contingent on performance and funding.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in biomedical sciences or related field.
• Experience with lab animals, especially mice, and standard molecular biology techniques.
• Strong organization, communication, and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out molecular and cellular biology experiments to investigate signaling pathways.
• Work with mouse models of cardiovascular disease and thrombosis.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare data for publication and grant-related reporting.

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Animal handling (mice)

Molecular biology techniques

PCR / qPCR

Western blotting

Immunohistochemistry / immunofluoresc.

Molecular cloning

Transfection

Data analysis / visualization

Education

Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences or closely related discipline

Tools

ImageJ/Fiji

GraphPad Prism

Adobe Creative Cloud

Data management software

Job description

Position Details

Banner Position Number R10917 Position Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow Classification Title MURC-Biological Scientists Department SOM-BioMedical Science - RC5130 Job Description

The Li Laboratory in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join an NIH-funded research program investigating the molecular mechanisms by which Na⁺/K⁺-ATPase (sodium pump) signaling and sex hormones regulate thrombosis, vascular inflammation, and cardiovascular disease.

The successful candidate will work in a collaborative and multidisciplinary research environment focused on cardiovascular biology, vascular inflammation, and thrombotic disease.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, at-will position.

The successful candidate will complete a three-month probationary period before transitioning to an annual appointment, contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued funding.

• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative research team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience working with laboratory animals, particularly mice.
• Demonstrated experience with standard molecular and cellular biology techniques, including PCR, quantitative PCR, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence, molecular cloning, co-immunoprecipitation, and related methods.
• Experience in mammalian cell culture, transient or stable gene transfection, and functional cellular assays.
• Proficiency with ImageJ/Fiji, GraphPad Prism, Adobe Creative Cloud (e.g., Illustrator and Photoshop), and other scientific data analysis, visualization, and data management software.

Location MURC - Marshall University Research Corporation

Salary Range Salary is commensurate on education and experience.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Medicine, or a closely related discipline.

Experience

• Experience working with laboratory animals, particularly mice.
• Demonstrated experience with standard molecular and cellular biology techniques, including PCR, quantitative PCR, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence, molecular cloning, co-immunoprecipitation, and related methods.
• Experience in mammalian cell culture, transient or stable gene transfection, and functional cellular assays.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with:

• At least two first-author publications accepted or published in peer-reviewed journals relevant to cardiovascular biology, thrombosis, vascular biology, or related biomedical fields.
• Experience with intracellular signaling, platelet biology, thrombosis, vascular biology, mouse models of cardiovascular disease, or microsurgical techniques.
• Experience with flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, transcriptomic analysis, or bioinformatics is desirable but not required.