澳大利亚莫纳什大学2018年招聘博士后（神经科学/肥胖研究方向）

Salary range: AUD$86,025 – $92,343 pa Level A PhD (plus 9.5% employer superannuation)

ABOUT THE POSITION

A postdoctoral position in the neuroscience and obesity research fields is available in the laboratory of Prof. Tony Tiganis lab at the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Monash University, Australia. The successful applicant will explore the mechanisms by which hypothalamic neuronal circuits are coordinated to influence energy expenditure and glucose metabolism and how such processes are perturbed in obesity and ageing. The project will explore the role of hormones, diet, exercise and stress and the importance of mitochondrial dynamics in neuronal plasticity. The project will include the generation and characterisation of novel mouse models and employ cutting edge imaging and chemogenetic techniques.

The successful applicant will join an established research team with a track record in research excellence and is expected to be highly motivated and creative. A PhD in the areas of neuroscience and a track record in mouse handling and dissection, brain immunohistochemistry, genotyping, real time PCR, cell culture and general biochemical techniques including western blotting are essential. A background in obesity research and experience with stereotactic surgery, chemogenetics, optogenetics and mouse behavioural phenotyping will be highly advantageous.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of research excellence and will be capable of coordinating a multifaceted research program and working both independently and collaboratively in a team. Excellent verbal and written (English) communication skills are critical. Attention to details and appropriate record-keeping abilities are essential.

The successful candidate will benefit from a collaborative team of 12 laboratories within the Metabolism Diabetes & Obesity Program at the Monash Biomedicine Institute with the aim of nurturing the applicant’s career development.

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT

Everyone needs a platform to launch a satisfying career. At Monash, we give you the space and support to take your career in all kinds of exciting new directions. You’ll have access to quality research, infrastructure and learning facilities, opportunities to collaborate internationally, as well as the grants you’ll need to publish your work. We’re a university full of energetic and enthusiastic minds, driven to challenge what’s expected, expand what we know, and learn from other inspiring, empowering thinkers. Discover more at www.monash.edu

The Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, is the largest faculty at Monash University. Setting the global health care agenda, the Faculty aspires to lead in all areas of research activity and influence local, national and international policy to improve health and social outcomes and health inequalities. We’ve made a major impact in the world of medical research and become globally recognised for our quality education.

We are ambitious and aim to maintain our position as a leading international medical research university. We’re recognised for the breadth and depth of our research, for our commitment to translational research, for the quality and scale of our research capability, and as a thriving biotechnology hub.

To learn more about the faculty, please visit monash.edu/medicine.

The Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute (BDI) is one of the largest and most dynamic biomedical research and teaching environments in Australia.

The BDI comprises six inter-disciplinary health-focused research Programs, each led by a renowned leader in the field. The BDI programs include Infection and Immunity, Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Development and Stem Cells, Metabolism, Diabetes and Obesity and Neuroscience. The BDI works closely with clinical and drug development precincts at Monash and has a number of major industry partnerships to facilitate the translation of our research. For more information about the BDI please visit our website at www.monash.edu.au/discovery-institute.

The Metabolic Signalling and Human Disease Laboratory is part of the Metabolic Disease & Obesity Program in the recently established Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute (BDI). BDI brings together scientists from the School of Biomedical Sciences into six cross-disciplinary health and disease-focused Discovery Programs that include Infection and Immunity, Neuroscience, Cancer, Metabolic Disease and Obesity, Cardiovascular Disease, and Development and Stem Cells.

Further details about The Cellular Signalling and Metabolic Disease Laboratory can be found at www.med.monash.edu.au/biochem/labs/tiganis/

ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THEIR CV AND RESPONSE TO THE KEY SELECTION CRITERIA VIA EMAIL TO tony.tiganis@monash.edu IN ADDITION TO APPLYING VIA THE MONASH JOBS PORTAL.

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