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Sent: 2. lokakuuta 2009 9:19
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Subject: [Bco] PhD student position is open to study epithelial keratin
cytoskeleton function in health and disease
OPEN PhD POSITION AT ÅBO AKADEMI UNIVERSITY
A PhD student position is open for motivated individual to study epithelial
keratin cytoskeleton function in health and disease.
Our group is interested in epithelial cell biology with focus on keratin
intermediate filaments and their role in health and disease. Keratins are
cytoskeletal proteins found in epithelial cells and they have a wide range
of roles in cell biology, cell signaling and protection from cell stress.
Mutations in keratins cause human diseases, such as liver disease.
Current projects in the lab focus on understanding the roles and regulating
of keratins in intestine, e.g. in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), protein
targeting, cell proliferation/differentiation and energy metabolism. We are
also interested in the role of keratins in glucose metabolism and the
functions of the endocrine pancreas in relationship to diabetes.
Successful applicants should have a Masters degree or shortly receive one in
cell biology, biochemistry, biosciences or related disciplines. Positions
are available immediately and candidates will be considered until the
positions are filled. We are looking for motivated candidates interested in
joining our team. Projects have currently funding from the Juselius
Foundation, The Academy of Finland and European Union Marie Curie actions.
To apply, email your application, CV, and contact information of one
reference to Docent Diana Toivola, dtoivola(a)abo.fi (Cell biology/Department
of Biology, Åbo Akademi University, Turku), phone: 050 400 77 32.
Additional information about the research group is available per request.
Applicants will be evaluated based on qualifications and suitability for the
project.
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