15 PhD Positions, EUM Skłodowska-Curie Network 'Chromatin & Metabolism', Europe (2016-2017)

Chromatin–metabolism interactions as targets for healthy aging
We are seeking 15 talented early-stage researchers (ESRs). Each ESR will join the research lab of a ChroMe network member and develop his/her own research project at the intersection of chromatin and metabolism. ESRs will enroll in local PhD programs and travel to attend events organized by ChroMe to train research and complementary skills. Research visits to other network members are planned and further encouraged. Our research positions are at the interface of molecular biology, physiology and bioinformatics. The network is thus suited to students of these disciplines, but we encourage also applicants from (bio-) chemistry, nutritional sciences, physics or engineering backgrounds.

Pioneering the nexus of chromatin and metabolism
ChroMe’s research targets an important nexus between metabolism and chromatin. This holds great promise to develop novel metabolic disease therapeutics, predict disease risk and take new preventive measures that can correct the genetic and epigenetic predisposition to obesity and diabetes. The research goals of ChroMe are to understand how chromatin is steered by metabolism to sustain health or cause disease, and to exploit our new knowledge and expertise to develop new therapies.

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