Job
Postdoctoral Fellow - Neural Circuits and Molecular Mechanisms in Glucose Homeostasis
Organization
National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases, Bethesda, MD and surrounding area
Scientific focus area
Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Stem Cell Biology, Neuroscience
About the position
Research will focus on (1) defining cellular and molecular mechanisms and (2) identifying neural circuits involved in glucose homeostasis. Projects will use mouse models and cell culture systems. Advanced techniques like gene editing, single cell sequencing, viral tracing, confocal microscopy, chemogenetics, optogenetics, electrophysiology, and behavioral studies will be employed.
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What you'll need to apply
A current C.V. with names of three referees should be sent to:
Sushil G. Rane, Ph.D.
Senior Investigator
Integrative Cellular Metabolism Section
DEOB, NIDDK, NIH
Bethesda, MD 20892
E-mail: ranes@nih.gov
Tel: 301-873-4619
https://irp.nih.gov/pi/sushil-rane
Contact name
Sushil Rane
Contact email
Qualifications
Ph.D. and/or MD. degree (or anticipate receiving their degree in the near future). Individuals with less than three years of postdoctoral experience are preferred. Prior training in neurobiology, cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or imaging is also preferred.
Disclaimer/Fine Print
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