Postdoctoral Research Fellow

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, Graph Pad Prism, Adobe Creative Cloud (e.g., Illustrator and Photoshop), and other scientific data analysis, visualization, and data management software.