Postdoctoral Position within Obesity Research at Umeå University, Sweden

Post doc job in the Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine at Umeå University in Sweden

Study Subject(s):Obesity Research
Course Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: Umeå University
Scholarship can be taken at: Sweden

Eligibility:To qualify for this position, the successful candidate should have a PhD in medicine with an emphasis on thorough knowledge of molecular biology techniques relevant for diet-induced tissue-specific changes in metabolic factors after diet modulations. The degree should not be more than three years old.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine announces a two-year post-doctoral position for studies on the effects of diet modulations on metabolic-endocrine functions.The project aims to analyze alterations in metabolic-endocrine functions after diet modulations in humans and in experimental models. This includes putative tissue-specific alterations in glucocorticoid and lipid metabolism.The application should include a cover letter summarizing your qualifications and motives for applying, a curriculum vitae, a copy of selected publications and two personal references along.

How to Apply: Online or by Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: June 8, 2011 at the latest

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