Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Marshall University; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Li Laboratory within the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine.

The role focuses on NIH-funded research into Na+/K+-ATPase signaling and sex hormones in thrombosis, vascular inflammation, and cardiovascular disease. The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment, independently and collaboratively, with emphasis on rigorous experimental design, data analysis, and scientific

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work independently and within a collaborative research team.
• Contribute to a NIH-funded project on Na+/K+-ATPase signaling and sex hormone roles in thrombosis and cardiovascular disease.
• Perform standard molecular and cellular biology techniques and analyze results.
• Maintain meticulous records and organize data.
• Communicate findings effectively in written and verbal form.

Skills

Independence

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Laboratory animals (mice)

Molecular biology techniques

Cell culture

Transfection

Functional cellular assays

Data analysis software

Education

Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences or related field

Tools

ImageJ/Fiji

GraphPad Prism

Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop)

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

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

Education Experience

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.