The Collaborative Research Centre 1052 “Obesity Mechanisms” was established in 2013 with funding from the German Research Foundation (DFG). The doctoral researcher position is limited to 3 years. The salary is paid according to the German TV-L system (the salary agreement for public service employees).
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Ulrich Laufs
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About the CRC1052
The Collaborative Research Center 1052 “Obesity Mechanisms” was established in 2013 with funding from the German Research Foundation (DFG). The CRC1052 combines interdisciplinary basic and clinical research across biochemistry, biophysics and chemistry, endocrinology, neuroscience, paediatrics, and cardiology. It aims to provide structured doctoral training centrally aligned in three main research areas – A, Overeating, B, Fat deposition and inflammation, and C, Adipokines. With the successful extension for a 3rd funding period to 2024, we are looking for highly motivated candidates to study the complex and multifactorial disorder mechanisms of obesity.
Aim of the PhD project:
The project's objective is the identification and functional characterization of adipokine candidates for endothelial cell function in lipodystrophy and obesity. Methods used for the project will include cell biology, molecular biology, RNA sequencing and other transcriptomic analyses and functional assays using primary human endothelial cells and statistical evaluations. Prof Dr. Ulrich Laufs is seeking a highly motivated PhD student to fill the doctoral researcher position of a DFG-funded project (CRC project C6) focusing on adipokine candidates for endothelial cell function in lipodystrophy and obesity.
How to apply
For further information, please contact the lead supervisors, Prof. Laufs or Dr. Jes-Niels Boeckel, before applying [Email Address Removed]
To apply for the positions applicants should complete the Application form and include a full academic CV, publication list (if any), copies of your degree certificates and contact details of two referees. The applications will be accepted until 15th of September via e-mail to the CRC office [Email Address Removed]
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