Postdoc: Metabolic Transcriptomics & RNA Regulation

The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota; Austin (MN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Xu Lab at The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, is seeking a highly motivated and organized postdoctoral fellow to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying metabolic regulation, with a focus on transcriptome regulation and stability and their impact on metabolic homeostasis.

The position offers opportunities to work at the interface of metabolic physiology, bioinformatics, and RNA biology, contributing to identifying potential therapeutic strategies for obesity-related

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design and implementation of hypothesis-driven research projects.
• Independently carry out the design and execution of experimental research required by the research component of the project.
• Develop connections with local and international researchers for collaboration work.
• Conduct analysis and review of generated data and reviewing previously reported scientific literature.
• Write manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Write and review research papers, present research outcomes, conceptualize new ideas, and develop plans for independent research.

Job description

The Xu Lab at The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, is seeking a highly motivated and organized postdoctoral fellow to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying metabolic regulation, with a focus on transcriptome regulation and stability and their impact on metabolic homeostasis.

The position offers opportunities to work at the interface of metabolic physiology, bioinformatics, and RNA biology, contributing to identifying potential therapeutic strategies for obesity-related