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: 1) Development of antibody-drug conjugates and radio-immunoconjugates for targeted cancer drug delivery, 2) Evaluate immune modulation by cancer-specific human antibodies, 3) Mechanisms of cancer progression and resistance to therapies.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

 

Function

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 314-977-5847.