Postdoctoral researcher - center for human nutrition - infante lab [req#: 983326, position#: 134433]

A postdoctoral training position is availablity lin the laboratory of Dr. Rodney Infante in the Center for Human Nutrition at UT Southwestern Medical Center to study cancer cachexia. Our laboratory has several exciting projects related to this research. Dr. Infante’s research focuses on the molecules and mechanisms that cause cachexia-associated adipose wasting associated with oncologic, liver, infectious, and rheumatologic diseases. By understanding the mechanisms that underlie adipose loss in cachexia, his lab plans to identify new treatments for cachexia patients while also providing insights to induce adipose loss in obesity. He has delivered numerous presentations and published many professional papers, several of which are regarded as classics on the topic of cholesterol transport.

Information on our postdoctoral training program, benefits, and a virtual tour can be found at http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/postdocs. Plans, organizes coordinates, personally participates in scientific med research project. Assists in selection of research personnel. Determines, specific goals/objectives to be attained. Assigns/reviews work of subordinates. Plans experimental clinical protocols. Compiles/evaluates research data, develops new/revised techniques/procedures based upon such data. Performs/supervises design, development, or adaptation of equipment or apparatus used in experiments/research to obtain desired results. Compiles/writes/submits research results to supervisor. Prepares/assists in research papers, reports, and abstracts for publication as one of co-authors. Instructs techs, grad students, and other lab personnel of lower grade with respect to proper lab techniques, use of lab equipment, and safety procedures. Enrolls/participates in Postdoctoral Certificate Training Program.

Candidates must hold a recent Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree. Experience in cancer cachexia leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals is recommended. Required Education PhD - recently awarded with major coursework in field of assignment, or M.D. - recently awarded or MBBS recently awarded requiring at least eight (8) years of education beyond high school or M.D. - recently awarded foreign M.D. requiring less than eight (8) years of education beyond high school Experience With PhD - No experience required and less than six (6) years of postdoctoral research experience or With foreign MD - 2 years of postgraduate research experience.