What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post-doctoral Scholar position at University of Kentucky Health System (Uk Health)?
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Post-doctoral Scholar |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | DU13135 |
| Department Name | 7H045: Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Salary Range | Commensurate with experience |
| Type of Position | Student |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | PhD |
| Required Related Experience | Experience in life science or related disciplines. |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | N.A. |
| Physical Requirements | pushing, pulling, or lifting items up to 50 lbs. |
| Shift | Primarily days. Evenings and weekends as needed based on ongoing research experiments. |
| Job Summary | The Zhu lab in the Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center is looking for a Post-doctoral Scholar to study adipose tissue and inter-organ communication in obesity and obesity-related cancer. This position offers a unique opportunity to study lipid metabolism and tissue crosstalk using state-of-the-art genetics, physiology and multi-omics approaches. Responsibilities include: · Conduct independent research with supervision and guidance, including publications in peer-reviewed journals. · Design and perform in vivo experiments in various mouse models · Perform mouse metabolic phenotyping and data analyses (e.g. glucose and lipid metabolism, glucose-stimulated insulin secretion, energy expenditure, and histology). · Molecular biology techniques may involve, such as RNAi, CRSPR, and AAV. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | · Strong motivation for metabolic research. · Some experience working with mice. · Proficiency in English (communication, writhing, and presentation). · Interest in learning new techniques. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Background in metabolic research or cancer research. |
| Deadline to Apply | 12/31/2025 |
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