Postdoctoral Associate - Warren Lab Job New London area,Connecticut USA,Research/Development

Overview

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

The Warren Lab (in the Department of Biology at Saint Louis University) is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to join our team to study the physiological mechanisms that enable animals to survive severe hypoxia and anoxia. This position is funded by a National Science Foundation grant (award #2421029) to carry out studies of neurophysiological function and gene expression in the brain of anoxic turtles.

Our lab has recently cultured primary neurons from the cerebrocortex of turtles and demonstrated they possess a functional neuronal phenotype. The person hired will lead studies of the membrane properties of these isolated neurons in response to anoxia using whole-cell patch-clamp recording techniques.

The Warren Lab is part of a vibrant community of neuroscience researchers within Saint Louis University’s Institute for Translational Neuroscience. The St. Louis region is home to many academic and industrial leaders in neuroscience and physiology. The position will include travel to conferences and the formation of collaborations with researchers at the University of Toronto and Aarhus University.

Responsibilities

Conduct and report on the research described in the grant proposal.

Prepare and submit papers stemming from the research.

Assist in the design of research experiments.

Conscientiously discharge research responsibilities.

Maintaining conformity with ethical standards in research.

Maintain compliance with good laboratory practice including the maintenance of adequate research records.

Engage in open and timely discussion with the mentor regarding possession or distribution of material, reagents, or records belonging to the laboratory and any proposed disclosure of findings or techniques privately or in publications.

Exhibit collegial conduct towards co-trainees, staff members and members of the research group.

Adhere to all applicable University policies, procedures and regulations. All data, research records, materials and other intellectual property generated in Saint Louis University laboratories remain the property of Saint Louis University.

Incorporate undergraduates into research activities.

Participate in laboratory outreach activities with the public and local middle school students.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Ph.D., M.D., D.V.M. or equivalent, with previous experience in comparative, cardiovascular, muscle or renal physiology or in neurophysiology or neuroscience. Candidates must have a demonstrated publication record.

Minimum Qualifications: See Required Qualifications.

Skills and abilities

The most competitive applicants will have prior experience recording membrane currents using whole-cell patch clamping techniques, especially in excitable cells. The applicant should possess basic laboratory and molecular biology skills.

Compensation and schedule

This position is budgeted at an annual salary of $59,000 plus full benefits. Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40.

Function

Research Support

Equal opportunity

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 .

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