"Postdoctoral fellowship"

Postdoctoral (research associate) positions are available immediately to study the role of microRNAs and specific proteins in the regulation of lipids and lipoproteins, and steroid biosynthesis in different metabolic diseases such as atherosclerosis, diabetes and obesity. We are specifically interested in passionate individuals with experience in transcription factors and sex hormone biosynthesis using cell culture and animal models. Research will involve knockout mice and cells, and various state-of-the-art molecular, biochemical, and physiological techniques. Publications in international journals and a doctoral degree in life sciences are required. Send resume to Dr. M. Mahmood Hussain, Professor and Endowed Chair; Director, Obesity and Diabetes Research Center, Department of Foundations of Medicine, New York University Grossmann Long Island School of Medicine, Mineola, NY 11501. E-mail: mahmood.hussain@nyulangone.org