Post-Doctoral Position in Diabetes & Obesity -Endocrinology

Post-Doctoral Position in Diabetes & Obesity -Endocrinology

Location:
New Orleans, LA
Open Date:
May 23, 2019
Description:

Our group is seeking a candidate for a post-doctoral position in a groundbreaking area of diabetes research. Our Laboratory focuses on identifying the cellular and molecular mechanisms of sex differences underlying the risks of diabetes, obesity and metabolic syndrome with a specific focus on islet biology and dysfunction. The candidate will use genetic, molecular and physiological tools to study mice with conditional knockouts of steroid hormones receptors as well as human cell culture models in highly controlled environments. The applicant will gain a full understanding of the biological processes at the root of obesity, insulin resistance, beta-cell dysfunction and diabetes, and the ability to modulate sex steroid actions can have a therapeutic impact on these diseases.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. or M.D., be self-motivated, show interest in sex differences and diabetes research and will have significant experience in cell culture, standard biochemical and molecular biology techniques.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should apply via Interfolio using the following link:

apply.interfolio.com/63628

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Please Note: Tulane University has officially adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. All employees and visiting faculty must be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccination or obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption prior to beginning employment.

Tulane University is located in New Orleans - a city with tremendous history of diverse cultures, community, and languages. Tulane is actively building a campus culture grounded in our values of EDI and anti-racism. We seek and welcome candidate applications from historically underrepresented groups, such as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), women, LGBTQ+, and those living with disabilities as well as veterans. 

Tulane University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution committed to excellence through diversity. Tulane University will not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by federal, state, or local law. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.