What are the responsibilities and job description for the POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - Children's Research Institute - Hoxhaj Lab position at UT Southwestern Medical Center?
A postodoctoral postiion is available for a highly motivated research fellow in the laboratory of Dr. Gerta Hoxhaj at Children's Medical Center Research Institute (CRI) at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, USA.
The Hoxhaj Laboratory studies fundamental mechanisms of cellular metabolism, with a particulat focus on nucleotide and redox metabolism and their roles in cancer and physiology. More information about the laboratory can be found here: https://cri.utsw.edu/scientists/gerta-hoxhaj-laboratory/
The Hoxhaj Lab brings together enthusiastic scientists from diverse backgrounds and fosters a collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment. Since its establishment in 2019, the laboratory has published several high-impact studies, including:
- An atlas of purine metabolism across tissues and tumors, Cell, 2024
- Mitochondrial NADP(H) as an essential source for proline biosynthesis and redox control, Nature Metabolism, 2021
- Redefining mitochondrial NADPH function in fatty acid biosynthesis and oxidative metabolism, Nature Cell Biology, 2025
- Structural discovery of regulatory control modes of NAD kinases, Molecular Cell, 2022; Science Advances, 2025
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree and have a strong background in one or more of the following areas: molecular biology, cancer biology, mouse genetics, metabolism, cell biology, or biochemistry. The ideal candidate will demonstrate scientific independence, creativity, and flexibility, along with a strong record of productivity. Prior experience with mouse models and cancer metabolism is strongly preferred.
Information on our postdoctoral training program and benefits can be found in our Postdoc Handbook or at UT Southwestern’s Postdoctoral Scholars page.
Interested individuals should submit a CV, a short summary of research interest and experience, and a list of three references to: gerta.hoxhaj@utsouthwestern.edu.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
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Benefits
- UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000