Postdoctoral Fellow - Kaya Lab

at  Virginia Commonwealth University

SUMMARY:

A postdoctoral position is available starting immediately in the Kaya lab at the Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA. The Kaya lab will focus on both basic and translational research areas. Using a yeast model, the Kaya lab investigates Gene-Metabolite regulatory network and Gene-Environment interaction on the evolution of lifespan and stress response.
Our lab provides an outstanding platform for postdocs developing their own ideas and projects that are related to our core interests. The candidate will have access to a cutting-edge technologies, yeast, worm, and cell culture and mice models to perform the experiments.
We are supporting other projects candidates would like to possess, as long as they fit our general direction.
Salaries, stipend, and benefits are commensurate with university policy and NIH guidelines. VCU provides full health and retirement benefits for postdoctoral fellows.

Fundamental questions to be addressed by the successful applicant:

• How changes are in mitochondrial genetic background causally interact with stress resistance and aging process?
• What is the molecular basis of essential gene mediated lifespan extension?
• What are the mitochondria associated factors regulating cellular proteostasis in old cells?
• What are the adaptive cellular strategies to extend life and health span?

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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