School of Engineering and Sciences

Monterrey, México

Open Postdoctoral Position

The School of Engineering and Sciences at Tecnológico de Monterrey invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow within the Aging Research Group. The successful candidate will conduct research primarily using molecular biology techniques to elucidate the mechanisms by which natural molecules enhance longevity. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with Dr. Daniel Alberto Jacobo Velázquez on a flagship project focused on the development of foods to improve longevity.

Research Issues/(research project):

This postdoctoral position is part of a research initiative within the Aging Research Group at Tecnológico de Monterrey, focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms by which natural molecules contribute to longevity.

The project involves:

• Investigating the biological pathways influenced by bioactive compounds in food.
• Applying molecular biology techniques to analyze gene expression, metabolic responses, and cellular aging markers.
• Developing functional foods with enhanced properties to promote healthy aging.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to integrate findings into applied health solutions.

The research aims to generate scientific evidence that supports the role of nutrition in extending lifespan and improving quality of life.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Biotecnology, Molecular Biology or Related Areas.
• Strong scientific production (JCR Journals  and/or international conferences)
• Excellent oral and writing skills in English.

Compensation:

• Full-time for one year, with possible extension to two years, depending on performance.
• Starting date April 2025
• Competitive salary and benefits.

Application requirements:

• Detailed CV, list of publications, awards and recognitions, and potential start date.
• Short statement of previous work, research interests and his/her future vision on the field.
• Names and contact information of three referees.
• PDF of a recent publication considered by the candidate as being representative of his/her research work.

About Tecnológico de Monterrey (tec.mx)

Tecnológico de Monterrey, the leading private University in México, continues strengthening and renewing the commitment with its research strategy, making research an institutional priority to: significantly contribute to the quality of its teaching-learning process (Educate), transform the scientific and technological knowledge into innovative solutions that benefit society (Innovate) and transform, through knowledge generation and transfer, impacting the community in economic, political and social aspects. Aimed to fulfill these objectives, Tecnológico de Monterrey has designed an action-research model, named Research that Transforms Lives, based on a collaborative, interdisciplinary and open innovation ecosystem, with participation of researchers, teachers, professional and graduate students. Research that Transforms Lives objective is to be and engine that generates innovative solutions for the economic and social development of México. 40 Research Groups with Strategic Focus have been stablished where the scientific activity starts from a specific challenge, which is connected with a discipline and, more precisely, connected with specific topics and approaches. The entire scientific publication effort is done having in mind an application context, either to support the productive sector or to satisfy the communities’ social demands on issues such as health, food, education, housing, transportation, business, public policy, among others.