Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term East Lansing, Michigan, United States Physiology Osteopathic Medicine 10034668 Area of Interest: Research/Scientific Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%) Group: Fixed Term Academic Staff Union/Non-Union: Non-Union Faculty/Academic Staff Opening on: Aug 28 2026 Closing at: Aug 28 2028 - 23:55 EDT Salary Commensurate with Experience College Of Osteopathic Medicine 1156662 Position
Summary Position Description: A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Jason Bazil in the Department of Physiology at Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. The primary goal of this position is to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying calcium-induced, reactive oxygen species-sensitized mitochondrial dysfunction and its role in chronic disease and cellular injury. The selected
candidate will utilize cryo-electron tomography, respirometry, spectrofluorimetry, and other biochemical approaches to characterize the structural and functional effects of calcium overload on mitochondria. For more information about the lab and our research interests, please visit https://bazillab.com/. The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to: Design and perform experiments related to
mitochondrial structure and function. Analyze and interpret experimental data. Prepare manuscripts, reports, presentations, and other scholarly communications. Train and collaborate with students and other laboratory personnel. Contribute to grant proposals and research publications. Maintain accurate research records and comply with laboratory, university, and EHS safety requirements. The selected candidate will
have extensive opportunities to publish, and access to exceptional resources to facilitate their independent research. This is an off-date position funded for one year from the date of hire, with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal and satisfactory performance. The duties to be performed by this position require in-person presence in East Lansing, MI, and are not compatible with remote work. As an
institution of higher learning, Michigan State University is committed to providing a safe environment for its students, faculty, and staff in support of its educational mission. With this commitment, the University conducts criminal background checks and professional misconduct reviews of all applicants for employment in faculty, academic staff, and executive management searches. A professional misconduct review is
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