As a postdoctoral fellow you will learn to lead a project asking how the brain regulates food intake. We approach feeding behavior on a molecular, neuronal circuit and behavioral level. Our goal is to analyze food intake from molecule to mind deciphering how the brain encodes mental states such as hunger and satiety. Focus will be discovering novel neuro-molecular mechanisms by which neurons in the brain communicate to influence what, when and how much we eat. Different projects involve analyzing molecular function, map and manipulate neuronal circuits and decipher animal behavior. For motivated candidates it is also possible to develop your project to investigate eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and obesity. As a researcher in our lab you will gain critical insight to why we eat in the way we do and a versatile platform for future careers in science.

For further information about the positions contact Assistant Professor Olof Lagerlöf at olof.lagerlof@umu.se.

Website: lagerloflab.com

Deadline is 17 November 2021.

We look forward to your application!