POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER

To investigate how chronic metabolic stress drives mitochondrial dysfunction and metabolic reprogramming in adipocytes

A postdoctoral training position is available in the laboratory of Philipp Scherer, Ph.D. in the Touchstone Diabetes Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center. The successful candidate will investigate how chronic metabolic stress drives mitochondrial dysfunction and metabolic reprogramming in adipocytes. Several exciting projects are available that combine mechanistic studies of adipocyte biology with state-of-the-art genetic, molecular, metabolic, and imaging approaches to define how mitochondrial adaptations contribute to adipose tissue dysfunction and systemic metabolic disease.

Candidates must hold a recent Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree. Experience in Physiology or Immunology with a proven track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Interested individuals should send a CV, statement of interests, and a list of three references to:  

Faculty name, degree(s) held or contact person:   Philipp Scherer, Ph.D.

Faculty or contact person email:  Karen.kazandjian@utsouthwestern.edu

Faculty lab website:  Scherer Lab | Touchstone Diabetes Center.org (touchstonelabs.org)

Faculty profile link: Philipp Scherer, Ph.D. – Faculty Profile – UT Southwestern

Information on our postdoctoral training program, benefits, and a virtual tour can be found at http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/postdocs.  

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Interested individuals must upload a CV

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  As an 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.

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