POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR

University of Iowa

United States, Iowa, Iowa City

5 West Jefferson Street (Show on map)

Nov 10, 2024

POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR Requisition # 3589 Position Basics

Advertising Ends on:	Extended Until Position is Filled
Advertising Started on:	Thursday, July 22nd, 2021
College:	Carver College of Medicine
Department:	Pathology

Salary

Salary:

$53,760.00 to Commensurate

Position Details

Full/Part Time Status:	Full Time
Percent Time:	100%
Position Description:	The Department of Pathology is recruiting for a Postdoc Research Scholar for the Li Research Lab. The Li lab studies how FABPs regulate cell metabolism and intracellular signal transduction pathways in leukocytes, and determines the mechanisms by which FABPs link high fat diets, metabolism and complex diseases (Cell, 2020; 182:1066, Cell metabolism; 2018;28:689). This position will help with NIH-funded projects on the role of fatty acid binding proteins in obesity, chronic inflammation, and tumor development.
Education Requirement:	PhD in Immunology or related field of science
Required Qualifications:	At least two years of related research experience. Excellent communication and writing skills in English
Desirable Qualifications:	Demonstrated expertise inmouse models, cellular and molecular immunology, flow cytometry, real-time PCR, Western blot, and other common skills in cell biology and molecular biology. Special consideration will be given to candidates who will work independently with enthusiasm and self-motivation, and ability to solve problems that may arise during experiments.

Online Application Required Documents

	Curriculum Vita Name and Contact Information of References Letters of Interest
	Number of References: 5
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Contact Information

Contact:

Brenda M Carey - brenda-carey@uiowa.edu
Uihc-Pathology
General Hospital
220 Hawkins Drive
C661 GH
Iowa City, IA 52242
Department URL: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/pathology/

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