"Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term"

Position Summary

The research team of Dr. Miriam B. Vos is focused on solving metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and the early presentation of cardiovascular disease risk in children through clinical and translational studies on prevention, precision nutri-genomics, diagnostics, biomarkers, therapeutics, and outcomes. Methods vary widely from randomized clinical trials to multi-omics explorations, imaging, biomarker development, stable-isotope tracers, and large-scale data sets and machine learning.

The lab is now recruiting for a postdoctoral researcher, who will help design and conduct research relating to child health, precision nutrition, metabolism, and MASLD.

Required Degree

Doctorate - Biology or a related field

Minimum Requirements

• Applicants must have a terminal degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent).

Desired Qualifications

• Expertise in childhood metabolic disease
• Experience with clinical trials
• Experience conducting research in Spanish language-predominant US communities
• A strong record of research accomplishments
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Training in machine learning
• Strong organizational skills

Required Application Materials

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Review of Applications Begins On

12/23/2025

Summary of Health Risks

• Exposure to human blood, serum, tissue and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions.
• TB risk or work within 3 feet of human patients in a health care setting or have potential exposure to animals or to specimens with Mycobacterium

Website

http://phd.msu.edu