POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - Touchstone Diabetes Center - Scherer Lab [Req#: 933933, Position#: 118537]
UT Southwestern Medical Center · Dallas, Texas, US
Description POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER A postdoctoral training position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Philipp Scherer [ Philipp Scherer, Ph. D.
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Description POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER: A postdoctoral training position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Philipp Scherer [ Philipp Scherer, Ph.D. - Faculty Profile - UT Southwestern ] , in the Touchstone Diabetes Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center to i dentify the mechanisms of endotrophin (ETP) biogenesis, define the process of ETP-mediated signaling in fibro-inflammation and tumor progression and develop therapeutic strategies to counteract fibroinflammatory pathways. Our laboratory [ Scherer Lab | Touchstone Diabetes Center.org ] has several exciting projects related to the different levels of adipocyte physiology focusing on the identification and physiological characterization of adipocyte-specific gene products and the elucidation of interorgan crosstalk in the context of the cardiorenal metabolic syndrome. Qualifications: Candidates must hold a recent Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree. Experience in physiology, immunometabolism and adipose tissue biology leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals is recommended. Application Instructions: I nformation on our postdoctoral training program, benefits, and a virtual tour can be found at http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/postdoc...