Mitochondrial Metabolism Research Scientist (PhD)

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Robust retirement plans

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness programs

Job summary

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is seeking a Research Scientist in the K Lab to advance mechanistic studies of mitochondrial biology and metabolism. The role spans liver and other tissues, employing biochemical, molecular, cellular, and genetic approaches to understand sex-specific regulation and disease mechanisms.

The successful candidate will design experiments, analyze data, mentor students, and contribute to manuscripts and grants while ensuring regulatory compliance and

Qualifications

• PhD required in biotechnology, biochemistry, or related field.
• Experience with biochemical, molecular, and cellular approaches.
• Ability to design and conduct independent research and mentor students.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth studies of mitochondrial function and metabolism using liver mitochondria, cells, organoids, and mouse models.
• Elucidate molecular mechanisms regulating mitochondrial function and metabolism in metabolic disease using biochemical, molecular, cellular, and genetic approaches.
• Write manuscripts and disseminate findings; contribute to grant proposals.
• Train and mentor student researchers; maintain regulatory compliance and good lab records.

Skills

Mitochondrial biology

Metabolism

Data analysis

Literature review

Education

PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related field

Tools

Human iPSC-derived hepatic organoids

Mouse models

Job description

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is seeking a Research Scientist in the K Lab to advance mechanistic studies of mitochondrial biology and metabolism. The role spans liver and other tissues, employing biochemical, molecular, cellular, and genetic approaches to understand sex-specific regulation and disease mechanisms.

The successful candidate will design experiments, analyze data, mentor students, and contribute to manuscripts and grants while ensuring regulatory compliance and