Research Associate in Enteroendocrinology - Cambridge, United Kingdom - University of Cambridge

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A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available within the group of Professors Fiona Gribble and Frank Reimann at the Institute of Metabolic Science (IMS), focussing on the gut-brain-pancreatic axis and its role in the control of insulin secretion and food intake.

The group has a particular interest in developing gut peptide based strategies for treating type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Supported by Wellcome, this post will investigate the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying gut hormone secretion using human intestinal organoid models.


The role-holder will lead research projects using intestinal organoids to investigate the physiology of enteroendocrine cells and will work with an enthusiastic group of post docs and PhD students with overlapping expertise.

Applicants should have a background in studying the gut-brain-pancreatic axis or related metabolic physiology.

If you have any questions about this vacancy please contact:
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2026 in the first instance.

Applicants must have (or be close to obtaining) a PhD.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD.

Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will initially be appointed as a Research Assistant (Grade 5, Point 38 £31,411) moving to Research Associate (Grade 7) upon confirmation of your PhD award.

Closing date: 7th May 2023


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