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| Position ID: | Cornell-CALS - Division of Nutritional Sciences-PAJOHNSON [#13356, WDR-00018075] |
| Position Title: | Postdoctoral Associate - Johnson Lab |
| Position Type: | Postdoctoral |
| Position Location: | Ithaca, New York 14853, United States [map] |
| Subject Areas: | Microbiology Biochemistry Molecular Biology Chemistry |
| Appl Deadline: | filled (posted 2019/02/27, updated 2019/02/26) |
| Position Description: |
Cornell University Division of Nutritional Sciences Postdoctoral Associate A Postdoctoral Associate
position is open in the Johnson lab to study how dietary intake of bioactive
lipids and production of bioactive lipids from the gut microbiome can influence
mammalian phenotypes. The Johnson lab
uses genetic, genomic, and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS)
based-lipidomic approaches to understand lipid-dependent host-microbe
interactions. More information about
research in the Johnson Lab can be found at www.johnsonlab.nutrition.cornell.edu. The successful candidate will be expected to run and
maintain the in-lab LC-MS in order to conduct research investigating how
bioactive lipids influence host-microbe interactions in human tissue culture,
mouse, and human systems. The initial appointment is for a year with the
opportunity to extend based on performance.
Anticipated Division of Time: 80% Research,
15% Data Analysis, 5%Writing Requirements: Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or related fields. Proof that all Ph.D requirements have been fulfilled before the start date is required. A successful candidate should have experience operating a triple quadrupole LC-MS system (or a similar system). Prior experience with lipid biochemistry is preferred but not required. Application: The following documents must be uploaded when applying through Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.ajo/jobs/13356:
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