POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - Physiology - Jain Lab

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER position is available in the laboratory of Aakriti Jain, PhD in the Physiology Department at UT Southwestern to perform research related to an interdisciplinary approach, integrating organelle reconstitution, bioinformatics, multi-omics, biochemical and cell biological approaches to achieve a systems-level understanding of lysosomal catabolism, to pave the way for new therapeutic strategies against cancer and degenerative diseases.

Candidates must hold a recent PhD and/or MD degree. Must be highly motivated with interests in cell biology, biochemistry, imaging or quantitative approaches. Interested individuals must upload a CV, cover letter, and a list of three referencesUT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.

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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!