Postdoctoral Research Fellow

USC Marshall School of Business; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Li Laboratory in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to advance an NIH-funded program on Na+/K+-ATPase signaling, sex hormones, and cardiovascular disease.

The role requires meticulous organization, independent driving of experiments, and strong collaborative skills in a multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Postdoctoral Research Fellow sought for NIH-funded program focusing on Na+/K+-ATPase signaling, sex hormones, and cardiovascular disease.

Responsibilities

• Carry out molecular and cellular biology experiments including PCR, qPCR, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence, cloning and co-immunoprecipitation.
• Work with mice and mammalian cell culture to study signaling pathways in thrombosis and vascular inflammation.
• Generate and analyze data using ImageJ/Fiji, GraphPad Prism, and related software.
• Prepare results for manuscripts and presentations; contribute to team projects.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal comms

Independent work ability

Team collaboration

Mice handling

Tools

ImageJ/Fiji

GraphPad Prism

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Molecular cloning

Co-immunoprecipitation

qPCR

Western blotting

Immunohistochemistry

Immunofluorescence

Job description

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.