For your information, a postdoc advert in imaging: Sebastian Barg used to work here at Imperial College before moving to Uppsala, and his work is all about imaging insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: FW: postdoc position Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 10:01:36 +0000 From: Sebastian Barg <sebastian.barg@mcb.uu.se> To: Spitaler, Martin <m.spitaler@imperial.ac.uk> Hi Martin, thanks! The positions are financed by a national strategic inititative in Diabetes (Lund and Uppsala) , so it is expected that the successful candidates work within the field or are willing to do so. There is a slight bonus for prior experience with islets, but this is not an absolute requirement. Experience with live cell imaging is definitely a plus. Yes, this could be in my lab - and there is a good chance to get the money if there is a suitable candidate (thanks to the short deadline and the missing english translation). I am nearly completely focused on imaging, here is my pitch http://www.mcb.uu.se/research/sbresearch.html with the details. I'd be happy to help anyone interested with the application, including the research plan and translation of the ad. Deadline is March 8. best regards, Sebastian

From: Sebastian Barg [mailto:sebastian.barg@mcb.uu.se] Sent: 22 February 2011 09:12 To: Loder, Merewyn Subject: postdoc position

http://www.personalavd.uu.se/ledigaplatser/497fors.html

below is the (lousy) Google translation from the Swedish original:

Uppsala University hereby declares the following position Researchers at the postdoctoral level in intracellular signaling

in islet cells

within the strategic research collaboration EXODIAB

Temporary employees and full time for one year with possibility

of extension. To start immediately.

Service holder will work under the guidance of a research group

leader at the University of Uppsala, which is linked to the strategic research collaboration EXODIAB (Excellence of diabetes research in Sweden).The service is placed at the institution of the University of Uppsala where the research team leader operates.Applications from persons not already working in a EXODIAB-related projects.

Project Description: One of EXODIAB Consortium's objectives are

to identify the molecular mechanisms leading to type 2 diabetes. This disease is characterized by the inability of β-cells in pancreatic islets of Langerhans to compensate for increased insulin requirements in relation to insulin resistance. The reason for the insufficient β-cell function is largely unknown. A prerequisite for clarifying the mechanisms underlying the deterioration of the function of Langerhans island cells in diabetes is that the phenotype in normal function is well-characterized, in particular the intracellular signaling that mediates the effects of nutrients, hormones and nerve transmitters in the release of Langerhans island hormones. For the service, applications with projects focusing on issues regarding the intracellular signaling that regulate hormone secretion in Langerhans island cells to be considered.

Duties: Service holder shall mainly engage in research within a

research group, and with independent projects and in collaborative projects with other research groups.Some of the teaching and administration may possibly be seen (max 20%).

Qualifications: The applicant must have a doctorate in cell

biology, physiology or other relevant field. Particular emphasis is given to scientific excellence in the field.Previous experience of research on the islets of Langerhans is an advantage. It is an advantage if applying for a project involving cooperation between diabetes researchers in the University of Uppsala or between Uppsala and Lund University. The application must include a proposal for a project that can be performed in research collaboration EXODIAB. Emphasis will be placed on personal ability and teamwork skills.

Salary: Salaries for individual qualifications. Please state

salary in the application.

Contact: Management of EXODIAB at Uppsala University: Professor Bryndis Birnir, Department of Neuroscience, Uppsala

University, Biomedical Center, Box 593, 75 124 Uppsala. Tel: 018-471 46 22, E-mail: bryndis.birnir @ neuro.uu.se

Professor Olle Korsgren, Department of Clinical Immunology,

Rudbeck Laboratory, Uppsala University Hospital, 751 85 Uppsala, Sweden. Tel: 018-611 41 87, E-mail: olle.korsgren @ klinimm.uu.se

Associate Professor Anders Tengholm, Department of Medical Cell

Biology, Uppsala University, Biomedical Center, Box 571, 75 123 Uppsala. Tel: 018-471 44 81, E-mail: anders.tengholm @ mcb.uu.se

Union representatives are Anders Grundmann, Saco Council, tel.

018-471 53 80, Carin Söderhäll, TCO / ST, tel. 018-471 19 96 alt. 018-471 1997 Stephen Djurström, SEKO, tel. 018-471 33 15th

Application: The application must include a curriculum vitae,

publication list and a research plan for the proposed project (maximum two pages). If possible, name, address, telephone number and e-mail to the current research group leader in the application.

Please submit your application no later than 8 March 2011, UFV-PA

2010/497. Click on the link below to get the application form.

Researchers at the postdoctoral level in intracellular signaling

in Langerhans island cells

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Application deadline:

2011-03-08

Registration number:

UFV-PA 2011/497

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Sebastian Barg, PhD

Medical Cell Biology

Uppsala University

BMC box 571

75123 Uppsala, Sweden

+46-4714660

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