Postdoctoral Affairs
Postdoctoral Affairs in the College of Medicine is overseen by the Office of Research Education and Training (ORET). ORET thrives to provide support in all areas of postdoctoral affairs in the College
of Medicine by:
- offering administrative support to faculty and departments when hiring a new postdoctoral fellow;
- coordinating the onboarding process to make the transition smoother both for fellows and departments;
- supplementing the laboratory training with career and professional development opportunities;
- and supporting postdoctoral fellows to improve their experience by fostering a sense of community.
🧬 Postdoctoral Research Opportunity in Islet Biology and Nutrient Sensing
Posted 9/29/2025
The Rameh Lab at the University of South Alabama invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a project titled "Targeting mTORC1 signaling to preserve nutrient sensing and delay beta cell aging." This interdisciplinary research program explores new pharmacotherapies for inhibiting
mTORC1 signaling in pancreatic β-cells, with the ultimate goal of developing new strategies
to preserve β-cell function and delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.
We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with demonstrated expertise in mouse pancreatic islet isolation, culture, and functional analysis. Experience in islet perifusion, insulin secretion assays, and β-cell imaging or
metabolic analysis is highly desirable. The successful candidate will also contribute
to mechanistic studies using primary islets from mouse models of aging and metabolic
stress, as well as human donor islets.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the interface of metabolism, signal transduction, and aging biology, in a collaborative and supportive research environment. The postdoc will also benefit
from access to advanced core facilities and mentoring toward scientific independence.
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to Dr. Lucia Rameh at luciaramehplant@southalabama.edu. Informal inquiries are welcome.
Resources for Fellows
- USA Office of Postdoctoral Education
- AHA Postdoctoral Grant
- NIH Funding Opportunities
- Non-NIH Postdoctoral Funding Opportunities (includes international grants and fellowships)
If you have any questions about postdoctoral affairs in the Whiddon College of Medicine or any of its facilities, please contact Dr. Robert Barrington.
Information on Hiring a Postdoctoral Fellow for Faculty/Departments
- COM/MCI Postdoctoral Fellow Request Form [Fillable PDF]
- Postdoctoral Appointment Form [PDF]
- Offer Letter Template [Word Document]
- Background Check Form [PDF]
- Office of Immigration
If you have any questions about hiring a postdoctoral fellow, please contact Dr. Robert Barrington.