We are looking for a highly motivated M.Sc. with laboratory experience in cell biology, biochemistry or animal physiology and genuine interest for clinically relevant basic research. PhD project will be primarily based on studies of disease model organisms for obesity, type 2 diabetes and atherosclerosis but will also touch basic aspects of vascular biology.

Primary Investigator: Marius Robciuc, PhD Program Leader: Kari Alitalo, Academy Professor

Please send your application letter containing a brief description of your areas of interest, future plans, CV and references to marius.robciuc@helsinki.fimailto:marius.robciuc@helsinki.fi . The first contract will be for one year, with a trial period of 4 months

To find more about our laboratory please visit: http://research.med.helsinki.fi/cancerbio/alitalo/Index.html and http://www.wri.fi/