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Postdoc Position

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Marshall University · United States
Deadline
Mar 15, 2027
Closing in 147 days
Location
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United States
Employment
None
Full time
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Posted Sep 16, 2026

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow

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Position Details

Position Information
Banner Position Number R10917
Position Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Classification Title MURC-Biological Scientists
Department SOM-BioMedical Science - RC5130
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, GraphPad Prism, Adobe Creative Cloud (e.g., Illustrator and Photoshop), and other scientific data analysis, visualization, and data management software.
Location MURC - Marshall University Research Corporation
Salary Range Salary is commensurate on education and experience.
Required Qualifications
Education Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Medicine, or a closely related discipline.
Experience
  • 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Education
Experience Preferred QualificationsPreference will be given to applicants with:
  • At least two first-author publications accepted or published in peer-reviewed journals relevant to cardiovascular biology, thrombosis, vascular biology, or related biomedical fields.
  • Experience with intracellular signaling, platelet biology, thrombosis, vascular biology, mouse models of cardiovascular disease, or microsurgical techniques.
  • Experience with flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, transcriptomic analysis, or bioinformatics is desirable but not required.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number MR0891
Open Date 08/18/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary

Supplemental Questions

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  1. * Do you have a Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Medicine, or a closely related discipline?
    • Yes
    • No

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