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The laboratories in the Department of Physiology at the Michigan State University are recruiting motivated postdoctoral research associates. The Department of Physiology is a multi-college department with faculty, funds and programs belonging to the Colleges of Human Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Natural Science, Veterinary Medicine, and Ag-Bio Research with vibrant engaged faculty and many graduate students and postdocs. The main research directions cover cellular/molecular physiology of the mammalian system, pathology associated with diseases, and therapeutic development in the areas of cancer biology, cardiac pathophysiology, diabetes and obesity, gastrointestinal health and disease, immunity and tissue inflammation, musculoskeletal diseases, molecular metabolism and disease, and neuroscience (https://sites.google.com/msu.edu/pslresearch/home). A list of labs seeking post-doctoral scientists may be found below. The University provides a generous package of salary and fringe benefits.
Candidate(s) must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in cellular/molecular biology, neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology, biochemistry, or related fields. Candidate(s) with a M.D., D.O., or D.V.M. and research experience are also encouraged to apply. Successful candidate(s) should have documented research accomplishments including publications in rigorously peer-reviewed journals on relevant topics. Candidate(s) are expected to have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be capable of working with collaborative teams. Duties include experimental design/execution, data analysis and interpretation, manuscript preparation, as well as presentation of research findings in appropriate conferences.
Applicants must submit a cover letter including specific lab(s) of interest and statement of research interest; a current CV; and the names of three professional references with your application. General applications without an interest in a specific lab(s) will not be considered.
Labs Currently Seeking Postdoctoral Research Associates
Labs Currently Seeking Postdoctoral Research Associates
Gulbransen Lab
Gulbransen Lab
The Gulbransen lab studies inflammation in the nervous system (neuroinflammation) leads to long-term changes in gastrointestinal function. Within this context, we specialize in the study of intercellular communication between neurons, glia, and immune cells.
Laumet Lab
Laumet Lab
The Laboratory of NeuroImmunology of Chronic Pain (PI Laumet) investigates the contribution of neuro-immune interactions to the development and resolution of chronic pain. Chronic pain affects more than 30% of the population worldwide, but less than half of the patients receive adequate pain relief. While the immune system is known to play a critical role in the onset of pain, we are particularly interested by the role of the immune system in the resolution of pain. We aim to leverage the pro-resolution ability of the immune system to treat chronic pain.
McCabe and Parameswaran Lab
McCabe and Parameswaran Lab
Using a team-science approach Drs. McCabe and Parameswaran are establishing the integrative physiological and biochemical mechanisms that regulate gut-bone signaling. Our lab uses multiple approaches to manipulate the gut microbiota and immune system to regulate bone health. We also collaborate with experts in metabolomics and mathematical modeling to derive models of regulators and down-stream targets within the gut-bone signaling axis. The post-doc candidate is expected to have experience in standard cell, molecular biology and immunological techniques as well as familiarity with mouse models involving bone, gut and/or the immune system. Ideal candidate will have expertise in osteoimmunology and/or gut immunology.
Busik Lab
Busik Lab
Diabetic complications laboratory
A postdoctoral research position is available on NIH NEI funded project to study the mechanisms of the development of diabetic retinopathy at Michigan State University, USA at the Department of Physiology. The project investigates the role of dyslipidemia in the development of diabetic retinopathy. Candidates should have a PhD in an area related to diabetes, lipid biochemistry, vascular biology, membrane biology, signal transduction or immunology. The position requires previous experience in cell and molecular biology and mouse models. Special consideration will be given to candidates with previous experience in diabetes, lipid metabolism and tight junctions studies. Highly motivated individuals able to plan and design experiments independently are particularly encouraged to apply. Specific project in the lab focuses on the mechanisms that regulate the of Very Long Chain (C26+) ceramides in maintaining blood retina barrier function and preventing pro-inflammatory and pro-apoptotic changes induced by C16-C18 ceramides.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter including a summary of achievements and research interests, curriculum vitae, reprints of interest and the names and contact information for three references to Dr. Julia Busik; E-mail: busik@msu.edu
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