Position Summary
The research team of Dr. Miriam B. Vos is focused on solving metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and the early onset of insulin resistance, dyslipidemia and cardiovascular disease risk in children through clinical and translational studies on prevention, precision nutri-genomics, stable-isotope tracing, diagnostics, biomarkers, therapeutics, and outcomes. Methods used in our research group vary widely from randomized clinical trials to multi-omics explorations, imaging, wearable sensors, stable-isotope tracers, large-scale data sets + machine learning. We desire to advance this through building a program focused on digital twins and related approaches to rapidly advance early therapeutic tools.
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Professional Misconduct Review
A professional misconduct review is a prerequisite for a candidate to be selected for this position. Applicants will be asked to disclose whether they are subject to any pending investigation, findings or sanctions related to professional misconduct. Professional misconduct includes misconduct related to a person’s employment, including, but not limited to, theft, embezzlement, research integrity, discrimination, or harassment under civil rights laws and policies, including protected identity harassment, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct (sexual assault, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, etc.), and retaliation. All applicants will be asked to sign an authorization and release, which authorizes the University to contact the candidate’s current and former employers, for a period of 7 years prior to the date of application, related to any pending investigations, findings of responsibility and/or sanctions related to professional misconduct. Nothing will be sent to current or former employers unless the candidate reaches the semi-finalist stage.
The existence of professional misconduct history does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment. The University will assess the history, including any information provided by the candidate, in determining whether it is compatible with the position. The University may decline to hire a candidate based on the professional misconduct review. All records obtained from external employers will be kept in a secure location, separate from personnel files. If an applicant fails to sign the authorization and release, the application will be deemed incomplete and will be withdrawn.
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
Terminal -Biology or a related field
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have an MD, PhD, or MD/PhD in Biology or a related field, and be eligible for postdoctoral fellowship training.
Desired Qualifications
Expertise in or familiarity with metabolic physiology, time-series analysis, machine learning and deep learning, multi-modal data integration, systems biology and/or mathematical and mechanistic modeling are beneficial.
An ideal candidate will have a record of research experience, have peer-reviewed first-author publications, have excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Required Application Materials
- Cover Letter
- CV
- Names and contact information for three (3) professional references
Review of Applications Begins On
10/19/2026
Summary of Health Risks
Exposure to human blood, serum, tissue and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions
Website
http://phd.msu.edu
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