POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - Touchstone Diabetes Center - Scherer Lab [Req#: 908363, Position#: 118538]

Description

 A postdoctoral training position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Philipp Scherer [Philipp Scherer, Ph.D. - Faculty Profile - UT Southwestern], in the Touchstone Diabetes Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center to study how metabolic and immune pathways intersect in adipose tissue biology. Our laboratory [Scherer Lab | Touchstone Diabetes Center.org] has several exciting projects related to the different levels of adipocyte physiology focusing on the identification and physiological characterization of adipocyte-specific gene products and the elucidation of pathways that are an integral part of the complex set of reactions that drive adipogenesis.

Information on our postdoctoral training program, benefits, and a virtual tour can be found at http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/postdocs.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a recent Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree. Experience in integrated biomedical sciences, immunometabolism and adipose tissue biology leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals is recommended.

 

Application Instructions

Interested individuals should send a CV, statement of interests, and a list of three references to:

Karen Kazandjian, Senior Administrative Associate

karen.kazandjian@utsouthwestern.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

 

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

 

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

 

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/