新加坡国立大学分子内分泌学博士后招聘

Work at Carlos Ibanez laboratory focuses on understanding the functions and signaling mechanisms of growth factors and their receptors in metabolic regulation, for the development of better therapies to metabolic disorders.

Carlos Ibanez is Professor at the Department of Physiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore. Information about Carlos Ibanez research can be found at www.carlosibanezlab.se/NUS.

Postdoctoral fellows are currently being recruited to advance research on growth factor receptor signaling and function in metabolic regulation of fat deposition, adipose tissue function, CNS regulation of metabolism, and obesity. In our latest paper, we reported that the sensitivity of fat cells to signals that increase the breakdown of fat is linked to the receptor ALK7. The discovery, published recently in eLife and freely available (http://elifesciences.org/content/3/e03245), suggests that ALK7 is an interesting target for future strategies to treat obesity.

We are seeking talented, innovative and enthusiastic researchers with a PhD awarded within the last 5 years to extend this research and advance novel therapeutic opportunities. Candidates with expertise in molecular and cellular endocrinology, metabolic research and mouse genetics are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applications, including CV, list of publications and statement of future interests should be sent to Prof. Carlos Ibanez (carlos.ibanez@ki.se). Applicants should arrange to have at least two confidential letters of reference sent independently by referees to this email address.

Funding is available for an initial period of 2 to 3 years, starting any time during 2014.

Deadline for application is September 15, 2014….