POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - IM-Hypothalamic Research - Liu Lab

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Preventive care covered

Paid Time Off

TRS retirement

Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Dr. Chen Liu lab to construct and characterize mouse models related to diabetes and obesity. You will study autonomic nervous system control of liver metabolism and insulin sensitivity, and report findings through manuscripts and scientific meetings.

A PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience, or a related field is required. UT Southwestern emphasizes equal opportunity and robust benefits for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• PhD required in Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience, or related field.
• Experience with mouse models and neuroscience research is preferred.
• Strong scientific writing and presentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Construct and characterize complex mouse models related to diabetes and obesity.
• Study autonomic nervous system control of liver metabolism and insulin sensitivity.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication and present results at scientific meetings.

Skills

Mouse models

Neuroscience research

Manuscript writing

Education

PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience, or related field

Job description

This position is for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the lab of Dr. Chen Liu. The primary responsibilities will include constructing and characterizing complex mouse models related to diabetes and obesity. This will include the study of the autonomic nervous system control of liver metabolism and insulin sensitivity. These observations will need to be reported in the scientific literature, therefore requiring the preparation of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals as well as the presentation of these results in scientific meetings.

Candidate must have a PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience, or related field.

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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!