RESEARCH ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN METABOLIC DISEASES

The University of Iowa, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, is seeking an Assistant Professor in the Research Track in the field of lipotoxicity in metabolic diseases.

In addition to contributing to team-science projects, the selected candidate will be expected to contribute to writing and submission of grant applications as well as engage in teaching and mentoring a wide range of students.

About Iowa City:

The University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, a vibrant community located in the rolling hills of southeastern Iowa. One of four UNESCO Cities of Literature, the Iowa City community offers outstanding schools, quality entertainment, literary, musical and cultural opportunities, outdoor recreation and Big Ten sporting events. Learn more about Iowa City and the Department of Internal Medicine by watching the video: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/internalmedicine/about-us/why-iowa

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

• Applicants are required to have a PhD or equivalent degree.

• Applicants are required to have substantial expertise (as evidenced by publications in high impact journals) in the areas of lipid metabolism and mitochondrial function in general but specifically in the context of development of obesity and associated metabolic diseases.
• The selected candidate will have experience in establishing in vitro and in vivo models for mitochondrial phenotyping.
• Expertise in culturing mouse primary cells (adipocytes, hepatocytes etc.), cell biological, and molecular biological techniques such as ELISA, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy is required.
• Applicants are required to have a strong background in mouse genetics and phenotyping mouse models related to development in obesity and associated metabolic diseases. Experience in designing and generating transgenic and knockout mice is required.
• The ideal candidate would have demonstrated excellent communication skills, numerous publications highlighting expertise in lipotoxicity in metabolic disease.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

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