Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease, Arab Lab

About the Role

The Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health (SSI) is recruiting a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join the Arab’s Research Group. This position provides an opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects focused on liver diseases, with an emphasis on alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD), metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), and the intersection of metabolic and alcohol-associated liver disease (MetALD).

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical and translational research in hepatology, metabolic diseases, and related areas.
• Perform systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and work with large datasets (e.g., GBD data).
• Collaborate with clinicians and scientists across disciplines.
• Maintain compliance with IRB processes and clinical research regulations.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.

Requirements

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology, or other relevant discipline.
• Knowledge of liver disease pathophysiology and management.
• Experience in clinical research, preferably in hepatology or metabolic diseases.
• Proficiency in analytical software such as STATA, R, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with IRB processes and clinical research compliance.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse faculty, staff, and students.
• Strong publication history in relevant fields.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Scientific rigor, critical thinking, and creativity.
• Desire to pursue a career in academic medicine, hepatology, or biomedical research.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with NIH guidelines and applicant experience.

Schedule

This is a minimum one-year appointment, contingent upon satisfactory annual reviews. Position will remain open until filled.