Postdoctoral Researcher - Genetics Host Defense - Zhang Lab

A postdoctoral training position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Zhao Zhang, in the Center for the Genetics of Host Defense at UT Southwestern Medical Center to study molecular mechanisms of metabolic diseases.

The Zhang laboratory combines a unique mouse forward genetic screening approach with biochemistry and molecular biology to identify new regulators of major metabolic diseases, including obesity, diabetes, and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Since the lab’s establishment in 2020, our work has led to publications in prestigious journals including Science, Cell Metabolism, PNAS, Nature Communications, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Cell Death and Differentiation, Circulation (accepted), and Nature Communications (accepted).

Our laboratory has several exciting projects related to:
1) The dynamic regulation of a newly identified E3 ubiquitin ligase in insulin signaling.
2) The role of several new genes in the regulation of obesity.
3) The mechanism of several new genes in the pathogenesis of MASLD. The research in our laboratory is funded by multiple NIH grants.

Candidates must hold a recent Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree. Experience in cell signaling, mouse genetics, fatty liver disease, obesity, and diabetes research leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals is recommended. Information can be found at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Interested individuals should send a CV, statement of interests, and a list of three references to Zhao Zhang (Zhao.

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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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• 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
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