Postdoctoral Scholar - Department of Physiology

Description

 

Research 100% - Plans and directs experiments. - Identifies original research projects, experiments, and research directions. - Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to accomplish research objectives - Independently prepares abstracts, research reports, and manuscripts for publication. - Participates in grant preparation and submissions. - May supervise undergraduate/graduate students and research technicians. - Maintains a safe laboratory environment and ensures compliance with governmental and University policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. - Performs other job-related assignments as assigned.

Qualifications

 

Qualifications

Interested candidates with candidate should have a Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D., in relevant fields (ideally within the last three years) with extensive experience in cell/molecular biology, and metabolism.

The successful candidate should hold a doctoral degree in life sciences and/or medicine, along with demonstrated expertise in metabolism and/or GI stem cells, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications or thesis work. While expertise in immunology is preferred, it is not necessary. Our research utilizes in vivo methods, including genetic and surgical mouse models, and in vitro models such as intestinal organoids. Technical requirements for this position include first-hand experience in the analysis of large-scale biological data, proficiency in cell and tissue culture, molecular biology skills, and an interest in working with transgenic animals and disease models.

Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is the flagship statewide, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated, collaborative, and inclusive education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. Employing more than 4,600 people on its faculty, staff, and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups, and with more than 3,200 students across the state, UTHSC contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee.

Part of the University of Tennessee System, the Health Science Center is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UT's doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges -- Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Graduate Health Sciences, and Health Professions. UTHSC spans the state with its four major, regional clinical health science locations in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville, as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across Tennessee. UTHSC is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the state's largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs.

Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is the second-largest city in the state and among the largest cities in the Southeast. The Greater Memphis metropolitan area has more than 1.3 million residents, and the city ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country. It is home to a vibrant restaurant scene, a revitalized Downtown, the Midtown Arts District, many scenic neighborhoods, an active medical district, and a burgeoning airport in the midst of a $214 million modernization.

Memphis boats attractions, including Elvis Presley's Graceland, the Memphis Grizzlies, historic Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, the second-largest urban county park in the United States, and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.

Job
  Research Professional 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-Memphis 
Organization
  Physiology 
Campus/Institute - Memphis 
Schedule
 - Full-time 
Job Posting
  Mar 19, 2024, 12:05:39 PM