Posdoctoral Fellow

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 SLU MMI department has an opening for a post-doctoral research associate. The appointee will work in a collaborative environment and have the opportunity to contribute to multiple projects. Current projects in the lab include:

• Development of antibody-drug conjugates and radio-immunoconjugates for targeted cancer drug delivery
• Evaluate immune modulation by cancer-specific human antibodies
• Mechanisms of cancer progression and resistance to therapies

• Actively pursue research under the supervision of the PI while developing skills for independent research.
• Critically analyze and summarize scientific literature.
• Develop research questions, design and conduct experiments, and critically analyze data.
• Communicate methods, data, and results in presentations and via manuscript writing.
• Assist with grant preparation.

• Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) in cancer biology, immunology, molecular biology or a related field.
• Extensive experience in cancer biology techniques, including multi-color flow cytometry, tissue culture, genetic editing using shRNAs and/or CRISPR, real time PCR, western blotting and microscopy.
• Experience with in vivo mouse models of cancer.
• Outstanding scientific communication skills including oral presentations and manuscript preparation.

Research Support

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

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. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at .