Postdoctoral Scholar - Muscle and Mitochondria Biology

Postdoctoral Scholar - Muscle and Mitochondria Biology-24000001ZD 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 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 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. Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. The University of Tennessee Health Science Centeris the flagship statewide, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the 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 4,600 people 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, the Health Science Center is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UT’s doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges -- Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Graduate Health Sciences, and Health Professions. UTHSC spans the state with its four major, regional clinical health science 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 operatesthe state’s largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs. Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River,Memphis is the second-largest city in the state and among the largest cities in the Southeast.The Greater Memphis metropolitan area has more than1.3 million residents, and the city ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country.It is home to a vibrant restaurant scene, a revitalized Downtown, the Midtown Arts District, many scenic neighborhoods, an active medical district, and a burgeoning airportin the midst ofa $214 million modernization. Memphisboasts attractions, including Elvis Presley’s Graceland, the Memphis Grizzlies, historic Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, thesecond-largest urban county park in the United States, and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. Job Research Professional Primary Location US-Tennessee-Memphis Organization Admin-Coll Of Health ProfessionsCampus/InstituteMemphis Schedule Full-time Job Posting Sep 19, 2024, 10:49:39 AM

Created: 2026-03-06