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Molecular Mechanisms of Diabetes and Obesity
Posted by: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Posted date: 2017-Nov-09
Location: USA
Position Description: Post-doctoral fellowship positions are available starting immediately in the Diabetes, Endocrinology and Obesity Branch of the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), National Institutes of Health (NIH). Research will focus on elucidating the mechanisms of action in obesity and diabetes pathogenesis using genetically engineered mouse models.
Qualifications: Candidates with a strong background in cell and molecular biology with experience in adipocyte biology or pancreatic islet beta cell fields and familiarity with animal models of diabetes/obesity are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have received their Ph.D. within the past three years and be eligible for an appropriate US visa, if necessary.
To Apply: A current C.V, a statement describing research interests and career goals, and three letters of reference should be sent to: Sushil G. Rane, Ph.D. Senior Investigator, Cell Growth and Metabolism Section Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Obesity Branch NIDDK, NIH, Clinical Research Center West Laboratories, 5-5940 Center Drive and Old Georgetown Road Bethesda, MD 20892 E-mail: ranes mail.nih.gov Tel: 301-451-9834 http://www.niddk.nih.gov/about-niddk/staff-directory/intramural/sushil-rane/pages/research-summary.aspx
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