From: bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi [mailto:bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi] On Behalf Of Anita Tienhaara
Sent: 14. toukokuuta 2009 11:05
To: FinBioNet@sender-03.it.helsinki.fi
Subject: [Bco] PhD student positions available in the laboratory of Ville Hietakangas in the Institute of Biotechnology, UH

PhD STUDENT POSITIONS IN INSULIN SIGNALING RESEARCH

PhD student positions are available in the laboratory of Ville Hietakangas in the Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki (the research group will be founded in September 2009).

We are interested in understanding how multicellular animals and individual cells sense their nutritional status and how this information is used to adjust tissue growth and energy metabolism. The main focus of the research will be on characterizing inter- and intracellular signaling mechanisms, including insulin signaling. The research approaches we are using are interdisciplinary. The main approach is Drosophila genetics, e.g. tissue- specific gene silencing by RNAi libraries. In addition, the project utilizes a large spectrum of state-of-the-art molecular and biochemical techniques. Since deregulation of the signaling involved in tissue growth and metabolism is common in human diseases, such as cancer and diabetes, we also use mammalian tissue culture models to explore the conservation of our findings. For more detailed information, please visit the lab’s webpage (http://hietakangaslab.110mb.com) or contact the PI directly per email (vhkangas[at]gmail.com).

We are looking for enthusiastic, determined and interactive candidates with previous research experience in molecular, cellular or developmental biology. Previous experience in Drosophila genetics is not required. Applications should include a letter with a short description of previous research and research interests, CV (including diplomas and transcripts from the university), as well as names and contact information of two referees (one of which preferably the supervisor of the Master’s/diploma thesis). Please submit the applications by email (vhkangas[at]gmail.com).

Deadline for the applications is 31^st of July 2009.

Applicants will be preselected based on submitted applications and the shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in September 2009. The earliest possible starting point is 1^st of October 2009. Salary is based on the qualifications and performance of the employee, according to the University’s salary system. Typical PhD student salary is around 1,800 - 2,200 EUR/month. Typical duration of PhD training is approximately four years.

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