Postdoctoral Appointee of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology
About the role
The laboratory of Dr. Carol Witczak in the Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology at the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) is searching for a postdoctoral appointee to join our research team. The Witczak lab has broad interests in the mechanisms regulating skeletal muscle metabolism under physiological, pathological, and pharmacological conditions, such as exercise, type 2 diabetes, and weight loss drug therapies. The Witczak laboratory uses state-of-the-art technologies, novel pharmacological/chemical reagents, and tissue-specific mutant mouse models to investigate the underlying mechanisms controlling muscle growth and metabolic flux.
Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing novel research methods
- Conducting in vitro and in vivo experiments
- Planning and managing research projects
- Interpreting data
- Preparing presentations and peer-reviewed publications
- Assisting with laboratory management
- Training personnel
- Contributing to grant applications
Requirements
- Recently completed PhD training
- Strong background in type 2 diabetes, metabolism, and/or skeletal muscle physiology
- Extensive experience working with mouse models
- Strong publication record
Qualifications
- PhD in biomedical sciences (e.g., biochemistry, physiology, metabolism)
- Willingness to work with and handle mice
- Experience characterizing mouse models
- Experience in type 2 diabetes, metabolism, or skeletal muscle physiology
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Benefits
The Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology has the dedicated mission of improving human health. It houses cutting-edge biomedical research programs focused on a variety of diseases/disorders, including osteoporosis, muscular dystrophy, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, etc. The department has a long history of synthesizing different subdisciplines of the life sciences—including cell and molecular biology, genetics, biophysics and physiology, anatomical structure, histology, neuroscience, and imaging—to solve complex health problems from a basic science perspective.
Pay
Salary and benefits are provided in accordance with National Institutes of Health (NIH) guidelines.
Schedule
The selected candidate will join a dynamic, collaborative, and fast-paced research environment, working closely with Dr. Witczak and other members of the laboratory while also contributing independently to ongoing and new research projects.
Contact
The Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology has the dedicated mission of improving human health. It houses cutting-edge biomedical research programs focused on a variety of diseases/disorders, including osteoporosis, muscular dystrophy, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, etc. The department has a long history of synthesizing different subdisciplines of the life sciences—including cell and molecular biology, genetics, biophysics and physiology, anatomical structure, histology, neuroscience, and imaging—to solve complex health problems from a basic science perspective.
Department Contact for Questions
Dr. Carol Witczak @ cwitczak@iu.edu