Postdoctoral Scholar - Muscle and Mitochondria Biology Job at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), Memphis, TN

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  • The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC)
  • Memphis, TN

Job Description

The successful candidate will work on projects to explore mitochondrial respiration and molecular signaling in muscle stem cell-based tissue repair and regeneration in aging and disease, primarily using mice and cell culture models.  A candidate with experience in high resolution mitochondrial respirometry (Oroboros system) and molecular/cell biology is preferred.

The successful applicant will work primarily work with Dr. Stephen Alway but will have opportunities to work with Dr. David Ashbrook in the Department of Genetics, Genomics and Informatics, (an expert in the role of mitochondria in genetics and aging) and Dr. Junaith Mohamed (an expert in molecular regulation of muscle development) on our collaborative projects.

Qualifications

Earned PhD in physiology/exercise physiology, molecular biology, cellular biology, biochemistry, genetics, or a closely related field.

At least two first-author publication(s) in peer-reviewed journals, familiarity/experience with biochemical, molecular, cell culture, cell biological assays, data management and data analysis, experience or willingness to learn techniques in high resolution mitochondrial respirometry, experience in/willingness to learn  in vivo muscle function physiology techniques, familiarity with research/small animal surgeries with mice and strong written and oral communication skills.

Eligible to work in the United States.

Preliminary and informal inquiries are welcomed by email to Dr. Alway at:  [email protected]

Please submit the following along with application: 

  • Cover Letter 
  • Curriculum vitae with educational and work experience 
  • Names and contact information for three reference

Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is the flagship statewide, public, academic health  institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, t he mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science is  to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated , collaborative , and inclusive education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service.  Employing more than 4 , 600people on its faculty, staff , and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups , and with more than 3,200 students across the state , UTHSC contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee.

Part of the University of Tennessee System, t he Health Science Center is h eadquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UT’s doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges -- Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Graduate Health Science s , and Health Professions.  UTHSC spans the state with  its  four major, regional clinical  he alth  s cience locations in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga , and Nashville , as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across Tennessee . UTHSC is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state  and  operates the state’s largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs . 

Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River,  Memphis is t he second - largest city in  the state  and among the largest cities in the Southeast . The  G reater Memphis metropolitan area has  more than 1. 3million residents , and  the city ranks among th ose with the lowest cost of living in the  country . It is home to a  v ibrant restaurant scene , a r evitalized Downtown ,  the  M idtown Arts District ,  m any scenic n ei g h borhoods , an  active  medical district , and a burgeoning airport in the midst of a $214  million modernization .

Memphis  boasts attractions , including  Elvis Presley ’s  G raceland, the Memphis  G rizzlies, historic Beale Str e et, the  N ational Civil Rights Museum, the sec o nd - largest ur ban county park in the  U nited  S tates,  and the  Memphis  in May  World Championship Barbe c ue  Cooking  Contest. 

Company

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), founded in 1911, is an accredited university that is part of the statewide University of Tennessee system. UTHSC includes the Colleges of Dentistry, Graduate Health Sciences, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy. In Memphis, UTHSC is affiliated with many hospitals, including Methodist University Hospital, Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and the Veteran’s Administration Hospital. UTHSC also has campuses in Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga, as well as practice and education sites throughout the State. UTHSC, and its six colleges, provide educational and research opportunities to approximately 3500 professional and graduate students and 120 postdoctoral fellows. Founded in 1928, The College of Graduate Health Sciences (CGHS) is one of the six colleges in our dynamic UTHSC campus. Our mission is to improve the knowledge about human health through education, research, and public service, with an emphasis on improving the health of Tennesseans. The CGHS mission is part of the overall mission of The University of Tennessee and UTHSC . Research training is provided by the CGHS to both postdoctoral fellows and graduate students. The Postdoctoral Office was established in 2007, with the charge to provide appropriate infrastructure support for postdocs and their mentors. The overall goal of the Postdoc Office is to help ensure and enhance the quality and quantity of postdocs and their training experience. The Postdoctoral Office works with the UT Postdoc Association and the Postdoc Advisory Committee. We also support the National Postdoc Association. The Postdoctoral Office has specific responsibility for developing and overseeing policies that relate to postdoc training and work conditions as outlined in the UTHSC Postdoctoral Fellow Handbook and the Compact. In addition, we provide support and services for our postdoc fellows and their faculty mentors. In addition to the Postdoctoral Office, the CGHS offers graduate-level instruction leading to the Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Science, and Master of Dental Science degrees in the programs of Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Dental Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Outcomes and Policy Research, Nursing Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, and Speech and Hearing Science. Specialized education beyond the baccalaureate level through advanced study and research training prepares our graduates for careers in academia, industry, and government. Combined professional/Ph.D. are available for exceptionally qualified graduate students.

Company info

Location
Memphis
TN
38163
US

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement,

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