POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - Children's Research Institute - Zhu Lab -

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

TRS retirement program

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

The Children’s Research Institute (CRI) affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to study liver cancer and regeneration under Dr. Hao Zhu. The role emphasizes metabolomics, proteomics, and translational research using mass spectrometry and isotope tracing.

A PhD or MD/PhD is required, with strong publications and experience in molecular biology and biochemistry. We seek candidates with a track record in cancer biology and first-author papers.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD/PhD required.
• Experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, and protein characterization preferred.
• Strong first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Translational research in liver cancer and regeneration.
• Metabolomic profiling and metabolic flux analyses; cell surface proteomics and proteomics workflows.

Skills

Molecular biology

Biochemistry

Protein characterization

Metabolomics

Mass spectrometry

Proteomics

Cancer biology

Publication record

Education

PhD or MD/PhD

Tools

Mass spectrometry instruments

Job description

The Children's Research Institute (CRI) has an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Fellow, with a PhD or MD/PhD, to join the research team of Dr. Hao Zhu, Investigator. Translational research in liver cancer and regeneration

Major projects involve metabolomic and metabolic flux profiling, cell surface proteomics, antibody-based therapeutic development, and translational applications in liver cancers.

Prior experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, and protein characterization techniques is preferred. Experience in metabolomics, mass spectrometry, stable isotope tracing, proteomics, or cancer biology is highly desirable. A strong first author publication record in peer-reviewed journals is also necessary.

The CRI is an innovative collaboration between Children’s Medical Center and UTSW Medical Center that joins the leading clinical resources of Children’s with the outstanding research resources of UTSW. In the context of this excellent scientific environment, the mission of the Zhu lab is to understand the genetic events that contribute to cancer and organ regeneration. We will aim to inhibit cancer and improve mammalian regenerative capacity by modulating pathways that shift the balance of regenerative and tumorigenic potential. For more background on Dr. Zhu’s research, visit http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/labs/zhu/.

A PhD or MD/PhD is required.

Prior experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, and protein characterization techniques is preferred.

Experience in metabolomics, mass spectrometry, stable isotope tracing, proteomics, or cancer biology is highly desirable.

A strong first author publication record in peer-reviewed journals is also necessary.

UTSouthwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. Asan equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, national origin, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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