Postdoctoral Fellow - Brain Circuits in Metabolism

University of Kentucky; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to study neural and cellular regulation of energy and glucose homeostasis. Recent PhD in neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology or related field required.

The fellow will use mouse models and in vitro approaches to explore brain regulation of glucose homeostasis with emphasis on the hypothalamus and metabolic circuits in health and disease. Strong publication record and English communication skills preferred.

Qualifications

• PhD in Neuroscience or closely related field required.
• First-author publication in peer-reviewed journal preferred.
• Experience with mouse models and neural regulation of metabolism expected.

Responsibilities

• Investigate neural and cellular mechanisms regulating energy and glucose homeostasis.
• Use mouse models and in vitro methods to study brain metabolic regulation.
• Publish findings and present at conferences; collaborate across teams.

Skills

First-author publication

Mouse models

Hypothalamus

Metabolic phenotyping

Glucose tolerance

Stereotaxic surgery

Immunohistochemistry

Microscopy

Molecular biology

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in Neuroscience or closely related field

Tools

N/A

Job description

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to study neural and cellular regulation of energy and glucose homeostasis. Recent PhD in neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology or related field required.

The fellow will use mouse models and in vitro approaches to explore brain regulation of glucose homeostasis with emphasis on the hypothalamus and metabolic circuits in health and disease. Strong publication record and English communication skills preferred.