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The 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 experiments  

• Experimentation using pre-clinical models 

• Surgical intra-operative monitoring and in vitro and in vivo procedures 

• Tissue dissections and the preparation of specimens for experimental assays 

• Routine molecular biology assays, including immunohistochemistry and protein studies 

• Isolation and purification of DNA and proteins, gene expression assays 

• Primary cell and tissue culture and collection and harvest of tissue 

• Reporting of results during laboratory and individual meetings with the PI and staff 

• Dissemination of findings through abstracts and peer-reviewed publications 

• Collaboration with other members of the laboratory and investigative team 

• Other duties as assigned 

The 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 experience  

• A strong interest in pursuing and conducting basic science research 

• Hired candidates must provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 

Desired Qualifications:  

• Expertise in quantitative and/or qualitative research 

• Expertise in Otolaryngology 

• Methodological expertise in research design, implementation, and analysis 

Function

Medical Research Primary Appointment 12 mo.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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. 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.