A postdoctoral associate position is available in the laboratory of Prof. Jason Kim, Program in Molecular Medicine, for a highly motivated candidate with a Ph.D. and\/or M.D. to conduct NIH-funded research investigating the pathogenesis of metabolic liver disease and type 2 diabetes using physiologic, molecular, and cell-based approaches in transgenic mice.<\/p>\n
The ideal candidate should have a strong background in molecular and cell biology and immunology, as the newly funded project involves the use of primary Kupffer cells, hepatocytes, natural killer cells, T cells, and hepatic stellate cells in NASH mouse models and various\u00a0in vitro<\/em>\u00a0systems using AAV and siRNA.<\/p>\n The ideal candidate should demonstrate solid writing skills capable of drafting a manuscript, analytical skills with statistics and a basic understanding of bioinformatics, communication skills to work effectively with other lab members, and a positive personality to engage in team research.<\/p>\n Building on the prior expertise in molecular and cell biology, the candidate will be trained in elegant\u00a0in vivo<\/em>\u00a0metabolic and physiologic approaches to lead exciting and complex research projects aimed at determining the molecular mechanism of metabolic liver disease and identifying new signaling pathways in the liver.<\/p>\n The candidate will also be trained in grant writing with the expectation to apply for postdoctoral grants during the 1st<\/sup>\u00a0year and will be engaged in multiple collaborative projects with other leading diabetes investigators, establishing professional networks.<\/p>\n Notably, the candidate must be fully committed to learning the investigative process, developing a strong hypothesis, carefully designing experiments with anticipated outcomes and pitfalls, and analyzing the scientific data with utmost rigor for high-impact presentations and publications.<\/p>\n Strong publication history during graduate training, prior submission of predoctoral grant applications, and most enthusiastic letters from current and past mentors (minimum of 3 references) are highly encouraged.<\/p>\n Qualifications<\/strong>: Education, experience, and skills required for consideration:<\/p>\n\n