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阿拉巴馬大學(xué)伯明翰分校（The University of Alabama at Birmingham），簡(jiǎn)稱UAB，是一所公立的大學(xué)，它位于美國(guó)阿拉巴馬州的伯明翰地區(qū)。阿拉巴馬大學(xué)伯明翰分校（伯明翰）是阿拉巴馬州教育系統(tǒng)內(nèi)的三個(gè)自治教育機(jī)構(gòu)之一，另外兩所為阿拉巴馬大學(xué)托斯盧薩校區(qū)和阿拉巴馬大學(xué)漢茨威爾校區(qū)（漢茨威爾）兩所學(xué)校。該校在2022U.S. News世界大學(xué)排名第147位，2021軟科世界大學(xué)學(xué)術(shù)排名301-400位，2021泰晤士高等教育世界大學(xué)排名第169位，2021-2022CWUR世界大學(xué)排名第179位。

Postdoctoral Scholar in Diabetes, Metabolism, and Drug discovery at UAB

Employer

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)

Location

Birmingham, Alabama (US)

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Closing date

14 Jan 2025

The Wang Laboratory in the Department of Genetics in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine is seeking a postdoctoral fellow in the field of basic and translational diabetes and obesity research and drug discovery. The research in the lab involves the development and implementation of innovative strategies in islet beta cell function, survival, and regeneration, insulin resistance/obesity, liver steatosis, and energy metabolism. The Postdoctoral Fellow will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge cardiovascular science techniques, including in vivo transgenic and knockout mouse models of diabetes/obesity, in vitro molecular and cellular assays, and genomic, proteomic, metabolomics and chemical genomic platforms. In addition to mechanistic studies, the lab also specializes in the discovery and development of drugs for the treatment of diabetes and obesity. Our research program is well funded by National Institutes of Health with multiple R01 grants. A Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular or cell biology, genetics, immunology, pharmacology or related field is required for the position. Strong expertise in molecular and cellular biology is desired. Experience in animals or in diabetes or metabolic disorders is not required, but a plus. Candidates with multiple years of postdoctoral experience in diabetes research will be considered for staff scientist position if desired.

Candidates are expected to be self-driven, highly motivated and well organized, and have published first-author papers in internationally recognized journals. Must be able to multi-task and solve problems creatively, with the ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with a team. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a research university and academic health center that discovers, teaches, and applies knowledge for the intellectual, cultural, social, and economic benefit of Birmingham, the state, and beyond. UAB is internationally renowned for its intensely collaborative culture that has — for more than five decades — produced breakthroughs in education, health care, research, and service.

Spanning more than 100 city blocks, UAB is the state of Alabama’s largest single employer with nearly 28,000 employees and has an annual, state-wide economic impact of $12.1 billion. U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 “America’s Best Graduate Schools” ranks 16 UAB graduate programs among the nation’s top 25 and eight UAB specialties were ranked among the nation’s top 50 in the magazine’s 2022-2023 Best Hospitals report. UAB research grants and awards are at a record high, totaling $715 million in FY22 — a 50% increase over the past five years. UAB ranks 33rd among all universities in federal research funding and 17th among public universities. UAB's NIH funding continues to grow among peer institutions in the Southeast and beyond, with the university ranking 25th among all universities in NIH funding and 11th among public universities.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. For more information on Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action at UAB, visit the UAB Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion opens a new website, call (205) 934-8762, or contact the office at 701 20th Street South, AB 336, Birmingham, AL 35294-0103.

Please send a CV, a brief statement of research accomplishments and interests, and a list of references to ww8@uab.edu

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