• Postdoctoral Fellow in Nutritional Sciences

    Auburn University (Auburn, AL)


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    Position Information

    Job Title

     

    Postdoctoral Fellow in Nutritional Sciences

     

    Posting Number

    P2043F

    Position Summary Information

    Job Description Summary

    Job Summary:

    The position is suitable for a biological sciences postgraduate (Ph.D.) with a background in cell and/or molecular biology, tissue engineering, or animal physiology. The research projects will involve investigating obesity linked diseases at the molecular, cellular, and whole animal levels. The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with the laboratory of Elizabeth Lipke, PhD in the Department of Chemical Engineering, Auburn University and participate in activities associated with the Boshell Diabetes and Metabolic Disease Research Program at Auburn University. The fundedNIH project (5R01CA267170-03) is examining modulation of the tumor microenvironment and obesity-related colorectal cancer (CRC ) disease progression using tissue-engineered patient derived xenograft (PDX )CRC models validated through comparison to patient tumors andPDX tumors.

     

    This is a one-year limited term appointment; continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funding and job performance. *

     

    **This job description is not meant to be restrictive or exhaustive and duties may change in response to changing circumstances. These will be discussed with the position holder** .

    **Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following** :

    1. Working with mouse models of cancer including patient derived xenograft models and performing tumor cell dissociation experiments from mouse models and cancer patients

    2. Performing experiments in mouse models of obesity, including but not limited to: genotyping animals; assessing metabolic phenotypes; and harvesting tissues and whole blood

    3. Performing cell and molecular biology, biochemical, and tissue culture experiments.

    4. Supervising Graduate and Undergraduate Students.

    5. Sharing general house-keeping duties with other staff working in the laboratory.

    6. Presenting data, current projects and results at internal seminars and at external meetings and conferences as required.

    7. Assisting in manuscript and grant writing.

    8. Following Auburn University health and safety policies and other rules as appropriate.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Entry into the applicant pool requires a doctoral degree from an accredited institution in biological sciences postgraduate (Ph.D.) field at the time employment begins with a background in cell and/or molecular biology, tissue engineering, or animal physiology. Experience in cell/ molecular biology, _in vitro_ models of cancer, metabolic disease, _in vivo_ rodent physiology, and minor animal surgery are desired. Proficiencies in oral and written English are required.

     

    The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to work in the U.S. by the date of this appointment and continue to work legally for the proposed term of the appointment.NIH pay scale and benefits are provided.

    Desired Qualifications

    Special Instructions to Applicants

     

    Applicants should apply via the online system at the following link: **https://www.auemployment.com/postings/51634**

     

    Please provide a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, the names and email addresses of three individuals to serve as professional references.

     

    Only complete application materials will be considered. The review of applications will begin on March 24, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Please direct questions to the search chair, Michael W. Greene, Ph.D. via email to **[email protected]** .

     

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    Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

     

    It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.

     

    Open Until Filled

     

    Yes

     

    References required for this position?

     

    Yes

     

    If yes, minimum number requested

     

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