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新西兰奥克兰大学营养基因组学研究博士后岗位

日期:2008-04-15
Institution

University of Auckland (http://www.auckland.ac.nz/)

Position

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Date Posted

April 13th 2008

Date Expires

May 30th 2008

Tags

nutrigenomics, molecular biology, molecular genetics, epigenetics,bioinformatics, new zealand, and auckland

Description

A postdoctoral research fellowship is available at the University ofAuckland to join the Nutrigenomics New Zealand team. Nutrigenomics NewZealand (http://www.nutrigenomics.org.nz) is funded by a $19 milliongrant from the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology and is acollaborative partnership between the University of Auckland,AgResearch, Hort Research and Crop and Food Research.

The successful candidate will work as part of a team with several staffmembers headed by Prof Lynnette Ferguson. The aim of the research is tounderstand the relationship between food components andgenetically-influenced human health. The initial target is Crohn’sdisease as an example of gut health. The project encompasses the use ofcell culture models, mouse models of human health, and genotyping,dietary questionnaires of human subjects.

The positions would suit motivated, independent, career-mindedscientists with strong backgrounds in any of the following areas:molecular biology, molecular genetics, epigenetics or bioinformatics

Candidates with skills in any of these areas should apply. Theappointments will be for an initial period of 2 years with anopportunity for extension. It would be desirable that the applicants beavailable to take up the position by 1st October 2008.

Specific enquires should be made to Dr Martin Philpott, Tel.+64-9-3737599 ext 84609 or email m.philpott@auckland.ac.nz.

Contact

To apply for this position, send a CV including details of academicqualifications, relevant experience and the full contact details of 3referees to Dr Philpott at the above email address. Include the words“Post-Doc Application” in the subject line. Receipt of all applicationswill be acknowledged.

Applications close 30th May, 2008
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