Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Structural & Cellular Biology
Tulane University

Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Structural & Cellular Biology

Location:
New Orleans, LA
Open Date:
Sep 30, 2022
Description:

A postdoctoral fellow position is available immediately in a well-funded laboratory to study the role of microbiome on development of progression of enterohepatic disease. The primary focus of our research is to employ molecular, cellular, preclinical approaches to understand the mechanisms related to gut-liver axis, bile acid homeostasis, and nutritional and immune response during gut and liver metabolism. Recent research also focuses on the development of probiotic-based therapy for alcohol-associated liver disease, non-alcoholic liver disease, liver fibrosis, and cancer.

Ph.D. in biomedical research or equivalent doctoral degree

Experience working with model organisms

Strong expertise in molecular biology, microbiology, or immunology techniques

Knowledge of bioinformatics analysis

Have manuscripts published or under review

Experience with presenting his/her research at local or national scientific conferences

Experience in training graduate and undergraduate students 

Candidates must apply in Interfolio and provide the following materials for submission: CV, and Two Confidential Letters of Recommendation.

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