POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - IM - Muto Lab

A postdoctoral training position is available in the Muto Lab (https://labs.utsouthwestern.edu/muto-lab). The Muto Lab is a growing basic/translational research lab in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Our lab combines cutting-edge wet-lab techniques with advancend multi-omics approaches to uncover the gene regulatory mechanisms driving kidney disease progression.

Our research focuses on understanding how metabolic and epigenetic dysregulation contributes to kidney injury and repair. This fellow will take a leading role in one or two of several projects in the laboratory. These projects include interrogating the role of amino acid metabolism in renal tubular epithelia with multimodal approach including single cell multiomics analysis and potentially spatial omics — in normal and diseased kidneys.

The ideal candidate thinks outside the box, is ambitious, has strong ethical values and the ability to work in a team. Candidates must have expertise in mouse colony maintenance, cell biology, molecular biology and/or mouse genetics; a Ph. D. and/or M.

D. degree is required. Interested individuals must upload a CV, cover letter, and a list of three references. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.

As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule. To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/ BenefitsUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copayPaid Time Off, available day oneRetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)Paid Parental Leave BenefitWellness programsTuition ReimbursementPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified EmployerLearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!