POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR
Iowa City, IA 
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Job Description
POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLARRequisition # 3589Position 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:

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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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Doctorate
Required Experience
2+ years
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