What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post-doctoral Scholar (Obesity and Diabetes) position at University of Kentucky College of Medicine?
Job Title: Post-doctoral Scholar
Requisition Number: DU13135
How to Apply: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/571672
Contact: qzh251@uky.edu
Department Name:7H045: Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Type of Position: Student
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education: PhD or equivalent Required
Related Experience: Experience in life science or related disciplines.
Required License/Registration/Certification: N.A.
Physical Requirements: pushing, pulling, or lifting items up to 50 lbs.
Shift Primarily days: Evenings and weekends as needed based on ongoing research experiments.
Job Summary: The Zhu lab in the Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center is looking for a Post-doctoral Scholar to study adipose tissue and inter-organ communication in obesity and obesity-related cancer. This position offers a unique opportunity to study lipid metabolism and tissue crosstalk using state-of-the-art genetics, physiology and multi-omics approaches.
Responsibilities include:
· Conduct independent research with supervision and guidance, including publications in peer-reviewed journals.
· Design and perform in vivo experiments in various mouse models
· Perform mouse metabolic phenotyping and data analyses (e.g. glucose and lipid metabolism, glucose-stimulated insulin secretion, energy expenditure, and histology)
· Molecular biology techniques may involve, such as RNAi, CRSPR, and AAV
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
· Strong motivation for metabolic research.
· Some experience working with mice.
· Proficiency in English (communication, writhing, and presentation).
· Interest in learning new techniques.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience: Background in metabolic research or cancer research.
Deadline to Apply: 12/31/2025
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $57,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $57,000 - $65,000