Different
mechanisms for HDL action on glucose metabolism has been suggested.
Here, the postdoctor will apply TIRF and fluorescence microscopy for
live cell imaging to investigate how glucose transporter (GLUT2 and
GLUT4) are regulated by apolipoproteins in different adipose, muscle and
beta-cell models. Also, general cell biology techniques are used to
identify the molecular mechanisms involved in apo-induced insulin
secretion and glucose uptake.
The projects are collaborations between
groups within the Lund University Diabetes Centre (LUDC) working in the
areas of clinical diabetes research and experimental cellbiology. The
successful candidate will be part of the LUDC and is expected to stay
updated on the research within the LUDC and to actively participate in
common activities, e.g., to disseminate own results within the
consortium and to assist other projects intellectually.
Requirements:
PhD degree, no earlier
than three years before the date of advertisement (max 3 years). This
period is extended correspondingsly by parental leave, clinical service,
and certain commissions of trust. The candidate should be well-oriented
within the diabetes research field. Significant experience and
knowledge of fluorescence microscopy is essential. Experience with TIRF
imaging and data processing is desirable. Some cell- and molecular
biology training is required. The postdoctoral researcher is expected to
conduct independent scientific work.
About us:
Lund University Diabetes Centre is one
of 20 strong research programmes inSwedento be awarded the 10-year
Linnaeus grant by the Swedish Research Council in 2006. The aim of LUDC
is to identify strategies for slowing disease progression in diabetes
and, ultimately, to prevent the disease. LUDC includes several research
groups in Malmö andLundas well as several collaborators. The
participating groups are all internationally renowned and form one of
the strongest diabetes research environments world-wide. The position is
situated at Biomedical Center, BMC,Lund.
Contact:
Karin Stenkula, Research Fellow
046-2227241
Karin.Stenkula@med.lu.se
Labour union
SACO: Lars-Åke Lööv
046-2228464
saco@saco.lu.se
OFR/S:LenaThiman
046-2229363
st@st.lu.se