Postdoctoral Position – Cell Biology, Metabolism
- University of California Davis School of Medicine
- Location: Davis, CA
- Job Number: 7323225
- Posting Date: Newly posted
- Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
A postdoctoral research position is available in cell biology and metabolism at the University of California Davis School of Medicine. We investigate newly identified genes that control mitochondrial function and adipocyte biology using cell culture models and genetic mouse models. Innovative, cutting-edge approaches are used to obtain physiological and mechanistic insights into processes that regulate systemic metabolism. This research is highly relevant to the clinical problems of obesity and diabetes and is funded by the NIH.
We are recruiting talented and ambitious Ph.D. graduates with interest in an academic career and excellent training in cell biology, biochemistry, or a similar field. It is critical to have strong skills in basic biochemistry and molecular biology techniques such as analysis of protein and gene expression, protein-protein interaction, and gene manipulation in cells. For examples of techniques used most often, see the following publications:
(1) Defective brown adipose tissue thermogenesis and impaired glucose metabolism in mice lacking Letmd1. Cell Reports. 2021; 37: 110104.
(2) Adipose mitochondrial complex I deficiency modulates inflammation and glucose homeostasis in a sex-dependent manner. Endocrinology. 2022; 163(4): bqac018.
(3) Regulation of beige adipocyte thermogenesis by the cold-repressed ER protein NNAT. Molecular Metabolism. 2023; 69: 101679.
For a general discussion of adipocyte physiology that our lab is interested in, see the following:
Adipose tissue and metabolic health. Diabetes and Metabolism Journal. 2023; 47: 595.
The lab is located at the main university campus and has access to excellent collaborators, on-site mouse facilities, and state-of-the-art core facility support. This is an opportunity to play a lead role in exciting projects and make original research discoveries that have implications for human health. Davis, California is a vibrant college town known for pleasant quality of life, sunny weather, and safe and friendly local communities.
Please email John Yoon, MD PhD at [email protected] with a CV, a cover letter summarizing research background and goals, and contact information for 3 references (address, phone, email).
We are recruiting talented and ambitious Ph.D. graduates with interest in an academic career and excellent training in cell biology, biochemistry, or a similar field. It is critical to have strong skills in basic biochemistry and molecular biology techniques such as analysis of protein and gene expression, protein-protein interaction, and gene manipulation in cells. For examples of techniques used most often, see the following publications:
(1) Defective brown adipose tissue thermogenesis and impaired glucose metabolism in mice lacking Letmd1. Cell Reports. 2021; 37: 110104.
(2) Adipose mitochondrial complex I deficiency modulates inflammation and glucose homeostasis in a sex-dependent manner. Endocrinology. 2022; 163(4): bqac018.
(3) Regulation of beige adipocyte thermogenesis by the cold-repressed ER protein NNAT. Molecular Metabolism. 2023; 69: 101679.
For a general discussion of adipocyte physiology that our lab is interested in, see the following:
Adipose tissue and metabolic health. Diabetes and Metabolism Journal. 2023; 47: 595.
The lab is located at the main university campus and has access to excellent collaborators, on-site mouse facilities, and state-of-the-art core facility support. This is an opportunity to play a lead role in exciting projects and make original research discoveries that have implications for human health. Davis, California is a vibrant college town known for pleasant quality of life, sunny weather, and safe and friendly local communities.
Please email John Yoon, MD PhD at [email protected] with a CV, a cover letter summarizing research background and goals, and contact information for 3 references (address, phone, email).
