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Postdoctoral Research Associate Liew Lab, Department of Physiology and Biophysics Postdoctoral Research Associate -Liew Lab, Department of Physiology and Biophysics Hiring Department : Physiology and Biophysics
Location : Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID : 1024794
Posting Close Date : 04/18/2025
Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $45,000 to $85,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
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Description: SEARCH EXTENDED-Postdoctoral Research Associate -Liew Lab, Department of Physiology and Biophysics
Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in an established laboratory in the Department of Physiology & Biophysics at University of Illinois at Chicago. The research in the laboratory is centered on understanding how metabolic homeostasis is maintained at the physiological level and defining the pathological alterations in metabolic diseases, including obesity, diabetes, and inflammation.
We are interested in defining molecular mechanisms by which hormonal and nutritional cues orchestrate metabolic physiology across tissues. A combination of cutting-edge tools will be employed, including biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, mouse genetics, genomics, metabolomics, proteomics, and endocrinology.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Principal Investigator and other research personnel to meet research objectives.
- Perform Laboratory experiments.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data.
- Maintain lab notebook and e-files with recorded data.
- Publish original scientific research in peer-review journals.
- Present research findings at national/international scientific conferences.
- Other research lab related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications
Applicants should have a recent Ph.D. degree in physiology, molecular/cell biology, genetics, or a related field. Applicant should have strong self-motivation, solid basic science training background, experience with hypothesis-driven research, good written and oral scientific communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a multidisciplinary team-oriented environment. Prior experience with animal models, mouse survival surgery and multi-omics analysis are highly desirable. Preference will be given to those who have expertise in metabolism, immunology and/or bioinformatics.
Candidates need to apply by Friday, April 18, 2025
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