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 clinic al 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 set s 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

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 p otential exposure to animals or to specimens with Mycobacterium

Website

http://phd.msu.edu

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