Postdoctoral position (Assistant A3)

A postdoctoral position with 3 years funding is available in our lab. The candidate will

preferentially start in January 2013 and will study the role(s) of connexins and/or

pannexins in atherosclerosis, an immuno-inflammatory disease of the vascular wall.

We are looking for a highly motivated young scientist with a strong background in

cardiovascular pathophysiology or immunology. Previous experience in molecular

and cellular biology is highly desirable.

For a description of the research group and details of our work see:

http://pathology.unige.ch/group-kwak.html

and

– Wong

C., et al. Connexin37 protects against atherosclerosis by regulating

monocyte adhesion. Nature Med. 8:950-54;2006

– Pfenniger A., et al. Gap junction protein Cx37 interacts with endothelial nitric oxide

synthase in endothelial cells. ATVB 30:827-34;2010

– Pfenniger A., et al. Shear stress modulates the expression of the atheroprotective

protein Cx37 in endothelial cells. JMCC 53:299-309;2012

Candidates can send their application (curriculum vitae, motivation letter and the

names of two references) before October 20th 2012 by email to:

Brenda R. Kwak, PhD

Dept. of Pathology and Immunology

Dept. of Internal Medicine – Cardiology

University of Geneva

E-mail: Brenda.KwakChanson(at)unige.ch