HIRN stands for ‘Human Islet Research Network’. It was founded in 2014 to help organize and support collaborative research related to the loss of functional beta cell mass in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). The project consists of five independent research initiatives (consortia) as well as a an Administrative Hub consisting of the Program Staff at the NIH NIDDK, a Coordinating Center and Bioinformatics Center.
A Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI) is recruiting promising young investigators to start their own independent laboratories under excellent research conditions. The LDCE is recruiting high-potential Principal Investigators (PIs) at the IBRI in Indianapolis, Ind., who are interested in pancreatic beta cell research, particularly related to iPSC-derived beta cells and the crosstalk between beta cells and the immune system in type 1 diabetes (T1D). You may obtain additional information by contacting Dr. Decio Eizirik.
Date Posted: November 6, 2019
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The Diabetes Center of Excellence at the University of Massachusetts Medical School invites applications for a SENIOR TENURED or JUNIOR TENURE-TRACK basic science or clinical investigator faculty position. The Diabetes Center of Excellence currently consists of basic and physician scientists representing a broad range of disciplines in the biomedical and clinical sciences, with members from several Medical School Departments and Programs working together as central New England’s leading center for diabetes clinical care, innovation, and discovery. The Center occupies state-of-the-art research space on an expanding Medical School campus. Basic investigators benefit from core facilities for deep sequencing, proteomics, genotyping, fluorescence-activated cell sorting, digital imaging/confocal microscopy, genomics/bioinformatics, transgenic/knockout mice, and mouse metabolic phenotyping. Clinical and community investigators benefit from infrastructure for recruitment and retention of research participants, measurement, behavioral and nutritional intervention resources and facilities, and academic-community research partnerships. Adult and pediatric clinical efforts of the Diabetes Center are housed in a wonderful Ambulatory Clinical Care building designed so that patients can receive appropriate retinal photos, foot care, diabetes education, and other routine medical care at one location. The position will be highly competitive with regard to start-up funds, laboratory space (if needed) and salary. The Center seeks an individual of outstanding research potential relating to diabetes pathophysiology or treatment. Applicants should send curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and names and addresses of three references to Drs. Harlan and Greiner c/o Patricia Cannon.
Date Posted: August 27, 2019
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The Diabetes Clinical Research Program (DCRP) at Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason (BRI) seeks to recruit outstanding applicants for a new faculty position. The appointment will be at the at the assistant, associate or full member level, commensurate with experience, training and achievement. The DCRP is an international leader in type 1 (autoimmune) diabetes research. We are looking for an investigator with strong interest in clinical research and clinical trials to take a leadership role within the DCRP and work on national, regional, and local projects in type 1 diabetes. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the overall DCRP through participation in ongoing programs and initiation of new projects. Experience in epidemiology, clinical investigation and/or clinical trials preferred; however, applicants with related research experience will be considered including work outside of type 1 diabetes. Requires an MD and a license to practice medicine in US. Qualified candidates should send inquiries or an application package comprising their curriculum vitae, a letter explaining their motivation, research interests and qualifications to Benaroya research.
Date Posted: October 26, 2020
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The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Department of of Microbiology and Immunology is accepting applications for Assistant and Associate Professor level for investigators with research interests related to immunotherapy of cancer, autoimmunity, or infectious diseases. We are particularly interested in applicants that study the human immune response and have an established funded research program. Significant resources will be made available toward this recruitment. Applicants should have a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent, at least 3 years of postdoctoral training, and a willingness to contribute to the missions of the Department of Microbiology and lmmunology and the Miller School of Medicine. Quality research facilities, start-up funds, and salary support will be provided to the appointees. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, statement describing research accomplishments and future research goals, relevant reprints, and the names of three references to Ms. Silvia Arguelles.
Date Posted: December 12, 2018
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The University of Washington Diabetes Research Center (DRC) Cell Function Analysis Core is recruiting a Research Scientist working to work on isolation of islets and other cell types using microsurgical and gradient purification techniques and cell culture; and investigating the function, bioenergetics and intracellular signaling in cells/islets from normal and diabetic models/patients using a variety of assays including sophisticated, real-time spectroscopic and imaging techniques. In addition, effort will be spent on the development of instrumentation for cell analysis that involves the design, implementation, testing and optimization of optical sensors and microfluidics. Opportunities will be available for writing and publishing manuscripts both on mechanisms mediating and regulating insulin secretion, as well as new optical and fluidic technologies. Please send a brief cover letter and resume (containing 2-3 references) to Dr. Ian Sweet.
Date Posted: June 30, 2020
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Montreal Diabetes Research Center has an open PhD Position. The lab is focused on pancreatic beta-cell biology and its perturbations in type 2 diabetes. The objective of this project is to explore the mechanisms whereby the pancreatic betacell increases its functional mass during puberty and their impact on glucose homeostasis in adulthood, using a combination of in vitro and in vivo approaches. The successful applicant will hold an MSc. degree in biochemistry, cell biology or physiology (or equivalent) and be eligible to the biochemistry, pharmacology or physiology programs at the University of Montreal. Application to training awards from funding agencies is strongly encouraged. Please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae, including university transcripts and 2-3 names of potential references, to Dr. Vincent Poitout.
Date Posted: November 6, 2020
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Postdoctoral position available at the Montreal Diabetes Research Center under the direction of Dr. Vincent Poitout. Our laboratory is studying pancreatic beta-cell biology and its perturbations in type 2 diabetes. The objectives of project are to decipher the physiological role of the fatty-acid receptor FFAR4 (GPR120) in pancreatic islet hormone release and to identify its intracellular signaling mechanisms. The successful applicant will hold a PhD or equivalent. Experience in islet biology and/or glucose homeostasis is required. Please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae, including three references, to Dr. Vincent Poitout.
Date Posted: October 21, 2020
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The University of Michigan has a fully-funded postdoctoral fellowship position available in the Soleimanpour islet mitochondria laboratory, where we are interested on the interface of mitochondria and the ER in the development of type 1 diabetes (T1D). We are seeking highly motivated candidates (who possess a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree) interested in conducting research focused on understanding molecular and genetic causes of diabetes. The fellow will be mentored in preparation of manuscripts, presentation of work at national/international meetings, and grant submissions to support their development of skills needed for the remainder of their career. Candidates with previous training in beta cell biology are particularly encouraged to apply. Please send your CV, cover letter, and contact information with 3 references to Dr. Soleimanpour.
Date Posted: October 20, 2020
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Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Functional Genomics position that spans the laboratories of Drs. Steve Parker and Jacob Kitzman in the Departments of Computational Medicine & Bioinformatics and Human Genetics at the University of Michigan Medical School. The major goal of the lab is to generate mechanistic knowledge about how disease susceptibility is encoded in the noncoding portion of the genome (from GWAS), with a focus on type 2 diabetes. We accomplish this through an interdisciplinary combination of molecular/cellular and computational methods. We generate multiple high-throughput functional genomics data sets on the genome, epigenome, and transcriptome across species and in disease-relevant tissues/cells and use computational approaches to integrate and analyze this data. The applicant will help organize and lead research projects involving molecular biology, cell biology, genomics, and genetics, which involves critical evaluation and presentation of scientific literature. The position will focus heavily on generation and analysis of high-throughput single-cell molecular profiles (ATAC-seq, RNA-seq, STARR-seq, and CUT&Tag) from bulk tissue and iPSC samples and on single-cell platforms. Send a CV, cover letter describing your research experiences and ongoing research interests (including specific interest in this opportunity), and contact information for three references to Dr. Steve Parker and Dr. Jacob Kitzman.
Date Posted: October 20, 2020
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The laboratory of Dr. Jeffrey Millman in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Lipid Research at Washington University School of Medicine is searching for a postdoctoral associates to lead several new research projects in the lab. The objective of the Millman Lab is to generate and study stem cell-derived beta cells for use in diabetic disease modeling and cell therapy. The candidate must have a PhD in cell biology, biomedical engineering, or related fields and has demonstrated quality publication of their work. The candidate should have experience in stem cell culture and familiarity with techniques common in cell biology labs, including qRT-PCR, flow cytometry, and immunocytochemistry. Qualified candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Millman with their CV and the names of three references.
Date Posted: October 20, 2020
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