Postdoctoral Researcher:Molecular Mechanisms of Insulin Resistance and Beta-cell Failure in Type 2 Diabetes, Poland
Postdoctoral Fellowship, Laboratory of Cell Signaling and Metabolic Disorders, The Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.
Job Description: The main goal of the project is to elucidate molecular and cellular mechanisms of insulin resistance and of pancreatic beta-cell dysfunction and apoptosis, associated with obesity. The study will be focused on the signaling pathways involved in lipid metabolism regulation, transcription factors, and functional analysis of the insulin pathway.
Profile of candidates: 1. PhD degree (or equivalent) in molecular biology, biochemistry, biology or medical sciences, and no more than four years of post-doctoral training (candidates who would defend their Ph.D. thesis shortly after the application deadline, and before a start of the employment contract, are eligible to apply), 2. outstanding publication record, 3. be highly motivated (demonstrated via joint publications, references of the candidate’s thesis tutor, previous post-doctoral positions different from the PhD awarding institutions), 4. be proficient in English.
Required documents: 1. CV 2. Letter-of-intent 3. 2 letters of reference 4. Copy of PhD diploma (or equivalent) 5. Contact information, including e-mail address and phone number 6. The candidates may include additional information or copies of documents/certificates in support of the application.
Maximum period of stipend agreement: 4 years
Position starts on : 01.12.2010
Stipend’s amount: 6000-6500 PLN (netto) per month (equivalent of 1500-1600 EUR)
Pension insurance: Yes
For more details about the position please visit: http://team.nencki.gov.pl/index.php?a=employment
Principal Investigator: doc. dr hab. Agnieszka Dobrzyo
Address for applications: team@nencki.gov.pl
Closing date: 15 October 2010
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Scholarship Tags: Biochemistry, Biology, molecular biology, Poland
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