This NIH-funded position focuses on investigating gastrointestinal and hepatic biology. The project will have translational components.  Expertise in liver disease models, matrix biology, bioinformatics and immunology are a plus.  The Postdoctoral position is expected to build a strong publication record, present at conferences, and he/she will also supervise undergraduate, graduate and medical students if needed.  The project has collaborative aspects and opportunities to learn novel state-of the art technologies. The post-doctoral fellow will be expected to apply for internal and/or extramural funding, and to attend conferences to build their international reputation.

Required Qualifications: 

• Highly motivated Ph.D. with an expertise in cell/molecular biology, mechanobiology, immunology or biochemistry.

• Track record of peer-reviewed publications.

• Dedication to pursue basic/translational gastrointestinal/hepatic research

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, being able to work independently but in collaboration with team members.

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Saint Louis University(SLU) is a private, co-educational Jesuit university located in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1818 by the Most Reverend Louis Guillaume Valentin Dubourg SLU is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River. The University has campuses in St. Louis, Mo. and Madrid, Spain. SLU values academic excellence, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service. For nearly 200 years, the University has gone beyond teaching facts and figures, encouraging students to form ideas and identities. Today, SLU students are nearly 14,000 strong. The University has invested vast resources to advance academic programs and enhance the student experience. SLU also is a major research institution where premier researchers tackle local and global challenges. And the University's commitment to community service has earned it national acclaim and bolstered its status as a character-building college.

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