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Saint Louis University

Post Doctoral Fellow - Dr. Rousseau

Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146


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Laryngeal Biology Laboratory at Saint Louis University , directed by Bernard Rousseau, Ph.D., MMHC, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, Dean of the Doisy College of Health Sciences, is recruiting for a

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

to perform research on an extramurally funded National Institutes of Health R01 project. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will ensure that all experiments are appropriately conducted following all regulatory policies and procedures.Job Duties:As a postdoctoral research fellow in the Laryngeal Biology Laboratory at Saint Louis University, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to research experimentation under the general direction of the principal investigator (PI), Dean Bernard Rousseau. The responsibilities of the position will include, but are not limited to:The design, planning, and implementation of research experimentsExperimentation using pre-clinical modelsSurgical intra-operative monitoring and in vitro and in vivo proceduresTissue dissections and the preparation of specimens for experimental assaysRoutine molecular biology assays, including immunohistochemistry and protein studiesIsolation and purification of DNA and proteins, gene expression assaysPrimary cell and tissue culture and collection and harvest of tissueReporting of results during laboratory and individual meetings with the PI and staffDissemination of findings through abstracts and peer-reviewed publicationsCollaboration with other members of the laboratory and investigative teamOther duties as assignedThe postdoctoral research fellow will be mentored by the PI and staff in the laboratory.Minimum Qualifications:An earned medical degree (M.D.) or doctoral degree (Ph.D.)Surgical experienceA strong interest in pursuing and conducting basic science researchHired candidates must provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19Desired Qualifications:Expertise in quantitative and/or qualitative researchExpertise in OtolaryngologyMethodological expertise in research design, implementation, and analysisFunctionMedical Research Primary Appointment 12 mo.Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40Saint 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. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.

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