Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Anesthesiology
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- McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston
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- 2400038Y Requisition #
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Dr. Juli Bai is currently a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Houston (UTHealth Houston). The research team is dedicated to exploring the molecular mechanisms underlying immune regulation and metabolism in conditions such as obesity, diabetes, metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver (MAFL), steatohepatitis (MASH), and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). In recent years, their findings have been published in leading journals such as Nature Metabolism, The Journal of Clinical Investigation, Nature Communications, PNAS, and JCI Insight. Dr. Bai's innovative research in immune metabolism has earned the prestigious Innovative Basic Science Award from the American Diabetes Association, as well as fundings from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other agencies.
The research of Dr. Bai’s lab is dedicated to unraveling novel mechanisms underlying the intricate interplay between immune regulation and metabolic diseases. Particularly, our current research is focused on the mitochondrial dysfunction, ER stress, lipid metabolism, secreted proteins, metabolites, immune receptor and cGAS-STING innate immune signaling in the progression of these metabolic disease, with a special focus on liver metabolic dysfunction including MASH and HCC. By utilizing various tissue-specific transgenic and knockout mouse models and applying cutting-edge strategies such as molecular and cell biology, single-cell sequencing, live-cell confocal microscopy, live-animal two-photon microscopy, and multi-omics approaches, Dr. Bai's lab aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the etiology of metabolic diseases, with the ultimate goal of identifying novel therapeutic targets. The team's work also explores the potential of translational research, particularly with small molecules and metabolites related to MASH and HCC.
Position Summary:
Biochemistry, cell biology, metabolic diseases, Immunological diseases, cancer biology, or other related fields postdoc position provides an opportunity for early-career researchers to gain valuable experience, develop independent research skills, and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge in their field of expertise.
Position Key Accountabilities:
1. Plans and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and prepares publications describing results.
2. Assists in training and mentoring of lab personnel, including graduate students and other trainees.
3. Reads and evaluates literature.
4. Possess interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels.
5. Have strong written and oral communication skills.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education:
Doctoral/Terminal Degree
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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