Postdoctoral Positions in Harvard Medical School For Obesity and Metabolism Research : Boston, MA, United States

Postdoctoral Positions in Harvard Medical School For Obesity and Metabolism Research

Two postdoctoral positions are available in the Ozcan Laboratory (www.ozcanlab.com) in the Division of Endocrinology, Children's Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School.

The first position is offered to study the role of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and unfolded protein response (UPR) signaling in hypothalamic control of metabolic homeostasis and leptin resistance in obesity. The ideal candidates for this position should have a Ph.D., M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degrees with a strong background in neuroscience evident by peer-reviewed publications in reputable journals.

The second position is offered to study the molecular mechanisms of insulin resistance and the relation between ER stress and insulin resistance. The ideal candidates for this position should have a Ph.D., M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degrees with a strong background in molecular biology and biochemistry evident by peer-reviewed publications in reputable journals.

Interested candidates should forward their research interests, curriculum vitae along with the name and contact information of three referees to Dr. Umut Ozcan; e-mail: umut.ozcan@childrens.harvard.edu.

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