美國(guó)密歇根大學(xué)2024年招聘博士后（糖尿病并發(fā)癥和代謝組學(xué)）
密西根大學(xué)（University of Michigan），也稱(chēng)密西根大學(xué)安娜堡校區(qū)，簡(jiǎn)稱(chēng)密大或UMich ，創(chuàng)建于1817年，位于美國(guó)最佳宜居城市密西根州安娜堡市，是一所公立研究型大學(xué)，被譽(yù)為公立常春藤，入選英國(guó)政府“高潛力人才簽證計(jì)劃”。
Postdoctoral or Research Associate Opportunity in Diabetic complications and metabolomics
Employer
University of Michigan, Internal Medicine- Nephrology
Location
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Salary
Commensurate with experience
Closing date
Feb 8, 2024
Discipline
Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Physiology
Job Type
Postdoc, Research Scientist
Organization Type
Academia
The Pennathur group at the University of Michigan (Division of Nephrology) has an opening for a postdoctoral or Research Associate studying role of nutrient and lipid metabolism and mitochondrial function in models of diabetic kidney disease using metabolomics. We are funded by the NIH to develop comprehensive program in kidney disease and metabolomics. Recent relevant publications from the laboratory include: JCI Insight. 2019 Nov 1;4(21):e130317; J Biol Chem. 2023 Mar;299(3):102960; Am J Physiol Renal Physiol 2023 Nov 2; J Biol Chem 2023 Nov 26:105502.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in basic mechanisms of kidney and/or metabolic diseases (diabetes and/or obesity) and documented expertise in mouse models, cell cultures and various molecular, histological and biochemical techniques including applications of CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing techniques. The position involves collaborations with researchers in the group having basic, translational as well as clinical backgrounds. Documented expertise with diabetes or kidney related work, mitochondrial biology and model systems is necessary (graduate school or postdoctoral research with 2 or more first author publications in the field). Training related to the use of metabolomic analysis and bioinformatics will be provided. Salary will be as per NIH postdoctoral guidelines and is negotiable for more senior research scientist candidates. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Requirements
PhD in in Physiology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline.
3 or more years of graduate school or postdoctoral experience in kidney or metabolic diseases and mouse models.
Strong background with basic biochemistry, histology, immunochemistry and molecular techniques as well as rodent models.
Applicant should be self-motivated, have critical thinking and independent working skills, possess sufficient communication skills, and the ability to work with others in a collaborative research environment.
Expertise in preparing grants and presenting in national meetings would be necessary.
To apply, please submit a concise statement of experience, curriculum vitae, 2-3 referees, and contact information to: Dr. Subramaniam Pennathur, Chief, Internal Medicine/Nephrology, 5309 Brehm, 1000 Wall Street Ann Arbor MI 48105 or dikmj@med.umich.edu
