Prospective Postdoctoral Fellows

Laboratory of Mengwei Zang, MD, PhD at the South Texas Research Facility building at the Greehey Campus of UT Health San Antonio.

Metabolism, Diabetes and Fatty Liver Disease

Two postdoctoral positions are available at the Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies of UT Health San Antonio, a leading institute in aging research, to work in the areas of signal transduction, cell metabolism, obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease, and aging. Our ongoing research focuses on the nutrient regulation of glucose/lipid metabolism and energy balance, as well as the identification of new therapeutic mechanisms for fatty liver disease, diabetes, and aging-related metabolic disease (Li Y, et al. Cell Metabolism, 2011; Gastroenterology, 2014; Luo T, et al. Diabetes, 2016). We generate various genetically modified mouse models and human disease-related animal models, including obesity, diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and aging-related metabolic diseases. The ideal candidates are exceptionally motivated, creative, committed to scientific discovery, and have strong academic training in biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and animal models. Candidates with a strong background in metabolism, ER stress, or autophagy biology are strongly encouraged to apply for the positions.

To apply, please submit a cover letter to Dr. Mengwei Zang and attach:

• curriculum vitae
• a one-page personal statement describing your scientific accomplishments and research interests
• contact information (including phone numbers) of three references.

All postdoctoral appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including protected veterans and persons with disabilities.

Laboratory of Yuji Ikeno, MD, PhD at the Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies at UT Health San Antonio.

A postdoctoral fellow position is available to start immediately in the laboratory of Yuji Ikeno, MD, PhD at the Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies at UT Health San Antonio, Texas.
Dr. Ikeno’s laboratory studies the effects of oxidative stress on aging and age-related pathology, using unique animal models that overexpress or downregulate antioxidant enzymes, including thioredoxin and Cu/Zn SOD. Research projects include: (1) redox-sensitive signaling with mice that overexpress thioredoxin 1 or 2; and (2) obesity/inflammation/oxidative damage/insulin signaling with Cu/ZnSOD transgenic rats or mice fed a high-fat diet; (3) anti-tumor actions of caloric restriction.

Experience in standard techniques of molecular and cellular biology is required. A strong research background in the area of oxidative stress and signaling is appreciated.

To apply, please contact Yuji Keno, MD, PhD, for more information.

All postdoctoral appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including protected veterans and persons with disabilities.