Postdoctoral Fellow: Muscle Metabolism & Diabetes

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis invites applications for a Postdoctoral Appointee in the Witczak lab to study skeletal muscle metabolism under physiological, pathological, and pharmacological conditions. The role provides training with state-of-the-art technologies and opportunities for independent project work.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative team, contribute to in vitro and in vivo experiments, and pursue grant submissions while advancing scientific

Qualifications

• PhD in biomedical sciences (e.g., biochemistry, physiology, metabolism) is required.
• Experience working with mice and mouse models is required.
• Background in type 2 diabetes, metabolism or skeletal muscle physiology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement novel research methods.
• Conduct in vitro and in vivo experiments.
• Plan and manage research projects and interpret data.
• Prepare presentations and peer-reviewed publications.
• Assist with laboratory management and training personnel.
• Contribute to grant applications.

Skills

Mouse model handling

Type 2 diabetes research

Skeletal muscle physiology

Metabolism

Education

PhD in biomedical sciences

Job description

Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis invites applications for a Postdoctoral Appointee in the Witczak lab to study skeletal muscle metabolism under physiological, pathological, and pharmacological conditions. The role provides training with state-of-the-art technologies and opportunities for independent project work.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative team, contribute to in vitro and in vivo experiments, and pursue grant submissions while advancing scientific