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The Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, at the Institute of Medicine, conducts translational research primarily on metabolism, diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease in order to improve health and healthcare in the community. The overall goal is to create an excellent translational research environment of a very high international standard.

The postdoctoral project focuses on defining the role of PI3K isoforms in the development of obesity and insulin resistance using genetically modified mice, pharmacological inhibitors, viral vectors and primary cell culture (mouse and human).

Subject area

Molecular Medicine

Subject area description

Research in our laboratory is focused on the study of the role of PI3K signaling at the interface between metabolic homeostasis and tissue homeostasis, with direct implication to the therapy of Obesity, Diabetes, and Cancer.

More specifically, research will focus on the role of PI3K isoforms in the development of diet-induced obesity and insulin resistance using genetically modified mice, pharmacological inhibitors, viral vectors and primary cell culture (mouse and human).

Selected readings on the subject:

PMID: 33712379; PMID:30982732; PMID: 28904022; PMID:28720716; PMID: 21949398.

Job assignments

100% Research. Pre-clinical studies (mice/rats ad primary cell culture, human and rodents), data analysis and organization, group presentations as well as participation to external conferences.

Eligibility

To qualify as a postdoctoral researcher the applicant should hold a PhD in a relevant subject. Since postdoctoral constitutes a qualifying appointment for junior researchers, we aim to target those who have a doctoral degree not older than 3 years from the application deadline.

Assessment

Specific requirements: PhD degree in a life sciences/biomedicine related field.

Previous experience in one or more of these disciplines: physiology; cell biology; signal transduction; molecular biology; biochemistry; metabolism; cancer.

Fluent in English both written and spoken, you have a collaborative approach.

Large emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Selection will be based on CV and interview of candidates by videoconference.

Employment

Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 24 months Extent: 100 % Location: Institute of Medicine, Gothenburg First day of employment: According to agreement 

For further information:

Giovanni Solinas, Professor, giovanni.solinas@wlab.gu.se

Malin Levin, Head of department, malin.levin@wlab.gu.se

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How to apply

Personal letter with name and contact information for three references, CV and copy of PhD diploma.

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Closing date: 2021-07-05

 

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Salary is determined on an individual basis.

Applications will be destroyed or returned (upon request) two years after the decision of employment has become final. Applications from the employed and from those who appeal the decision will not be returned.

 

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