2 OPEN POSTDOC POSITIONS
National Inst. of Health, NIH, in Bethesda, MD, USA (lab of Dr.Jürgen Wess)
ENDOCRINOLOGY: Role of GPCRs and beta-arrestins in type 2 diabetes and obesity
TWO POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONSare available tostudy the role of G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR)- and beta-arrestin-dependent signaling pathways in type 2 diabetes and obesity. The project involves the generation and analysis of new mouse models which express novel classes of designer GPCRs in a cell-type specific fashion (J Wess.Trends Endocrin Metab27, 600-603, 2016). The use of these designer GPCRs makes it possible to activate distinct G protein- or beta-arrestin-dependent signaling pathways in a conditional and reversible fashion. Additional novel mouse models that lack distinct GPCRs or downstream signaling molecules including beta-arrestin-1 and -2 in a cell-type specific fashion will also be generated and analyzed.
The primary focus of the work will be on how GPCRs and beta-arrestins regulate the function of fat, liver, pancreatic alpha/beta cells, and certain types of neurons to maintain proper glucose and energy homeostasis. Mice will be analyzed by physiological (metabolic), pharmacological, molecular, and biochemical techniques. The ultimate goal is to identify molecular pathways through which GPCRs and GPCR-associated proteins contribute to the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes and obesity. Background in mouse physiology/pharmacology and experience with genetically modified mice is required. Basic molecular biological and biochemical skills are also essential.
Tentative starting date:summer 2020 or later (including 2021)
The salary and benefits are as per NIH regulations commensurate with experience.
Stipendfor 1styear postdoc:~ $ 50,000(health insurance is free)
To apply, please send a cover letter with CV, bibliography, and names of three references (including e-mail addresses and telephone numbers) to:
jurgenw@niddk.nih.gov
For more information, contact:
Jurgen Wess, PhD
Chief, Molecular Signaling Section, LBC
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, NIH
Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
Tel: (301) 402-3589
E-mail: jurgenw@niddk.nih.gov
https://www.niddk.nih.gov/about-niddk/staff-directory/biography/w/wess-jurgen
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