Post-Doctoral Researcher
Utah State University•Logan, UT
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About The Position
The Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences at Utah State University is seeking a Postdoctoral research fellow. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting both applied and molecular research related to skeletal muscle growth and nutrition within the Thornton-Kurth lab at Utah State University. The estimated start date is January 1, 2026.
Requirements
- An earned PhD in Animal Nutrition, Growth Biology, or a related field.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in livestock feeding trials, teaching experience, and the ability to effectively mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers.
Responsibilities
- Analyzing rumen microbial populations, transcriptome within skeletal muscle and liver, proteome within skeletal muscle and liver, and metabolomics within skeletal muscle, liver and blood.
- The successful candidate will need to be proficient in analyzing and assimilating large data sets.
- In addition, they will also be responsible for helping with other research activities in the lab, mentoring graduate students and undergraduate researchers, and also helping with intermittent teaching responsibilities as needed.
Benefits
- Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
