美国密歇根大学2024年招聘博士后（糖尿病并发症和代谢组学）

密西根大学（University of Michigan），也称密西根大学安娜堡校区，简称密大或UMich ，创建于1817年，位于美国最佳宜居城市密西根州安娜堡市，是一所公立研究型大学，被誉为公立常春藤，入选英国政府“高潜力人才签证计划”。

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