POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - Nephrology - Parikh Lab

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

TRS retirement

Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX, invites applications for a postdoctoral training position in the laboratory of Dr. Samir Parikh within the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology. The project investigates metabolic regulation in acute kidney injury and sepsis, with links to AKI, CKD, aging, and NAD+ metabolism.

Candidates should hold a recent Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree, with strong emphasis on molecular/cell biology and publications.

Qualifications

• Recent Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree required.
• Experience leading to publication in peer‑reviewed journals recommended.
• Prior experience handling mice is a plus.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Publication track record

Animal handling

Education

Ph.D./M.D. degree

Job description

A postdoctoral training position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Samir Parikh (https://profiles.utsouthwestern.edu/profile/202716/samir-m-parikh.html), in the Department of Internal Medicine (Division of Nephrology) at UT Southwestern Medical Center to study the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the metabolic regulation in acute kidney injury (AKI) and sepsis. Our laboratory (https://labs.utsouthwestern.edu/parikh-lab) has several exciting ongoing projects exploring the links between AKI, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and aging, as well as how NAD+ metabolism impacts organ injury.

Candidates must hold a recent Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree. Experience in molecular biology and cell biology leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals is recommended. Prior experience handling mice is a plus.

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 of race, 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.

Benefits

• 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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