The University Of Tennessee - Knoxville
Postdoctoral Scholar - Muscle and Mitochondria Biology
The University Of Tennessee - Knoxville, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544
Job Description - Postdoctoral Scholar - Muscle and Mitochondria Biology (24000001ZD)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 with Dr. Stephen Alway but will have opportunities to work with Dr. David Ashbrook in the Department of Genetics, Genomics and Informatics, and Dr. Junaith Mohamed 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.Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.Organization
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is 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.Location
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 than 1.3 million residents and ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country.EEO/AA Statement
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
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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.Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.Organization
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is 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.Location
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 than 1.3 million residents and ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country.EEO/AA Statement
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
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