Postdoc: Metabolic Neuroscience & Hypothalamic Circuits

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate neural and cellular mechanisms regulating energy and glucose homeostasis. The role focuses on hypothalamic circuits using mouse models and in vitro systems to understand metabolic regulation in health and disease.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative research team, contribute to high-quality publications, and participate in comprehensive training in modern neuroscience techniques.

Qualifications

• PhD in Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology, Biology, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Investigate neural and cellular mechanisms regulating energy and glucose homeostasis using mouse models and in vitro studies.

Skills

Metabolic phenotyping

Glucose tolerance testing

Insulin sensitivity studies

Immunohistochemistry

Microscopy

Molecular biology

Neural tracing techniques

Stereotaxic surgery in mice

English communication

Education

PhD in Neuroscience

Tools

Neural tracing

Stereotaxic apparatus

Job description

University of Kentucky is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate neural and cellular mechanisms regulating energy and glucose homeostasis. The role focuses on hypothalamic circuits using mouse models and in vitro systems to understand metabolic regulation in health and disease.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative research team, contribute to high-quality publications, and participate in comprehensive training in modern neuroscience techniques.