Postdoctoral Scholar - Muscle and Mitochondria Biology
Postdoctoral Scholar - Muscle and Mitochondria Biology
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Job Description
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 wellbeing of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated collaborative and inclusive education research scientific discovery clinical care and public service. Employing more than 4600 people on its faculty staff and notforprofit corporation faculty practice groups and with more than 3200 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 UTs doctoraldegreegranting 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 operates the states largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs.
Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi RiverMemphis is the secondlargest 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 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 airport in the midst of a $214 million modernization.
Memphisboasts attractions including Elvis Presleys Graceland the Memphis Grizzlies historic Beale Street the National Civil Rights Museum the secondlargest urban county park in the United States and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.
Responsibilities
Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.
Qualifications
Earned PhD in physiology/exercise physiology molecular biology cellular biology biochemistry genetics or a closely related field.
At least two firstauthor publication(s) in peerreviewed 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.
Preliminary and informal inquiries are welcomed by email to Dr. Alway at:
Please submit the following along with application:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum vitae with educational and work experience
- Names and contact information for three reference
Employment Type
Full-Time
