Postdoctoral scholars working on transcriptional and epigenetic control of metabolism

POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR – Transcriptional and Epigenetic control of metabolism – Dr. Sona Kang Lab at UC Berkeley

A post-doctoral position is available in the lab of Sona Kang at the Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology at UC Berkeley (https://nst.berkeley.edu/users/sona-kang).

The major goal of my laboratory at Berkeley is to understand the epigenetic and molecular basis of how adipose tissue and skeletal muscle affect metabolism. Toward the goal, my lab employs multiple approaches, including cellular and animal models, and molecular, biochemical, epigenomic and transcriptomic approaches.  We are seeking self-motivated and collaborative scientist to perform science with a high level of critical thinking. Applicants should have an expertise in one of the following areas: molecular and cell biology, metabolic phenotyping of mouse models, and global profiling studies. PhD candidates with soon expected graduation are also encouraged to apply.

Our recent publication

JMJD8 is a novel molecular nexus between adipocyte-intrinsic inflammation and insulin resistance. Diabetes. 2021 

A necessary role of DNMT3A in endurance exercise by suppressing ALDH1L1-mediated oxidative stress. EMBO, 2021 

TET1 is a beige adipocyte–selective epigenetic suppressor of thermogenesis. Nat Commun, 2020

TET2 facilitates PPARγ agonist–mediated gene regulation and insulin sensitization in adipocytes. Metabolism,. 2018

DNMT3A is an epigenetic mediator of adipose insulin resistance. eLife, 2017

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate should have a demonstrated interest and expertise in one of following areas; 1) metabolic studies using mouse models, 2) genome-wide profiling studies such as ChIP-seq and single cell RNA-seq, 3) CRISPR/Cas9 screening studies. 

TO APPLY

Interested applicants should directly e-mail Dr. Sona Kang at sonakanglab@gmail.com a single PDF file that includes cover letter and CV and contact info of three individuals for references.

Appointment

The initial appointment is for 12 months based upon campus policy, with renewal based on performance and funding. This is a full-time appointment.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and based on UC Berkeley Postdoc salary scale including benefits. https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2021/2021-postdoc-salary-scales/t23.pdf