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The University of Iowa POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR in Iowa City, Iowa
POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLARRequisition # 3589[Position Basics Advertising Ends on: Extended Until Position is Filled Advertising Started on: Thursday, July 22nd, 2021 College: Carver College of Medicine Department: Pathology Salary Salary: $53,760.00 to Commensurate Position Details Full/Part Time Status: Full Time Percent Time: 100% Position Description: ]{#0}
The Department of Pathology is recruiting for a Postdoc Research Scholar for the Li Research Lab. The Li lab studies how FABPs regulate cell metabolism and intracellular signal transduction pathways in leukocytes, and determines the mechanisms by which FABPs link high fat diets, metabolism and complex diseases (Cell, 2020; 182:1066, Cell metabolism; 2018;28:689). This position will help with NIH-funded projects on the role of fatty acid binding proteins in obesity, chronic inflammation, and tumor development.
Education Requirement:
PhD in Immunology or related field of science
Required Qualifications:
- At least two years of related research experience.
- Excellent communication and writing skills in English
Desirable Qualifications:
- Demonstrated expertise inmouse models, cellular and molecular immunology, flow cytometry, real-time PCR, Western blot, and other common skills in cell biology and molecular biology.
- Special consideration will be given to candidates who will work independently with enthusiasm and self-motivation, and ability to solve problems that may arise during experiments.
Online Application Required Documents Curriculum Vita Name and Contact Information of References Letters of Interest Number of References: 5
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Contact Information Contact:
Brenda M Carey - brenda-carey@uiowa.edu Uihc-Pathology General Hospital 220 Hawkins Drive C661 GH Iowa City, IA 52242 Department URL:
https://medicine.uiowa.edu/pathology/
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