Postdoctoral Fellow in obesity and Fatty Liver DiseaseThe Hemostasis and Thrombosis Program in the Division of Experimental Hematology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital has an opening for a Postdoctoral Fellow. The Flick laboratory is focused on defining the mechanisms by which hemostatic factors, such as the coagulation proteins prothrombin and fibrinogen, regulate the development of obesity and the downstream disease sequelae of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Specific projects include using novel mouse model systems to determine: (i) the mechanisms linking hepatic fibrin deposition to obesity and high fat diet (HFD)-induced liver steatosis and inflammation; and (ii) the contribution of procoagulant vs. anticoagulant-directed thrombin activity to HFD-induced hepatic inflammation and steatosis and assess the capacity of thrombin inhibitors to reduce established NAFLD. For more information about research in the division go to: http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/research/divisions/e/ex-hem/basic-research/hemostasis-thrombosis/ Prior experience in standard molecular biology, protein biochemistry, and mammalian cell culture techniques is required. Applicants with a background in immunology and mouse genetics are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should upload their cv and contact information for 3 references at http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/careers/apply/default.htm search for position 57861. Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Contact: Cindy Bachurski, PhD Scientist Recruiting Team Cincinnati Children's Research Foundation 3333 Burnet Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45229 United States Email: Send your resume/CV Employer's Web Site: Visit employer's website Online Application: Apply for this job from Employer's website When applying for this position, please mention you saw this ad on PostdocJobs.com.
