Postdoctoral Fellow: Exercise & Pancreatic Islet Research

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to advance research on how physical exercise preserves pancreatic beta-cell function and mass. The role involves coordinating mouse-model studies, metabolic phenotyping, and islet isolation with molecular analyses to identify exercise-responsive pathways.

The incumbent will analyze data, develop new approaches, prepare manuscripts and presentations, and contribute to training of students in a collaborative lab environment.

Qualifications

• Strong scientific background with ability to learn new procedures.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and creativity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research as part of an NIDDK-funded project on exercise and beta-cell function.
• Perform mouse model studies, metabolic phenotyping, and islet analyses.
• Coordinate studies, analyze data, and contribute to multi-omics analyses.
• Prepare manuscripts and presentations; supervise students and staff.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

PhD or MD in life science

Job description

University of Miami seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to advance research on how physical exercise preserves pancreatic beta-cell function and mass. The role involves coordinating mouse-model studies, metabolic phenotyping, and islet isolation with molecular analyses to identify exercise-responsive pathways.

The incumbent will analyze data, develop new approaches, prepare manuscripts and presentations, and contribute to training of students in a collaborative lab environment.