The University of Queensland is pleased to invite applicants to apply for a PhD position in physiology. Applications are welcome before August 31, 2019.

As a consequence of the crucial role of circadian rhythms in physiology, their disruption leads to numerous metabolic and neurological pathologies. There is an increasing incidence of metabolic disorders caused by disrupted circadian rhythms, for example due to increasing shift work and other changing sleep and feeding patterns. There is a therefore a pressing need to better understand the physiological mechanisms that underpin such rhythmic metabolic changes, and the consequences of their disturbance.
Our research has shown that in mice the liver can be up to 30% larger during the night when these animals are active, than during the day. However, this phenomenon occurs only when feeding rhythm is synchronized with the active phase. This observation suggests that a signal occurring during the day opposes the effect of feeding. Nevertheless, the factors contributing to daily liver size fluctuation are still poorly understood. The goal of this project is the characterization of the molecular mechanisms involved in the regulation of rhythmic liver size, in particular through the regulation of protein secretion, and its impact on animal metabolism.
To be eligible to apply, you must also meet the entry requirements for Higher Degrees by Research at UQ. Please visit theGraduate School’s website.
Summary:
Study in: | Australia |
Level: | PhD |
Salary: | Unspecified |
Duration: | Unspecified |
Hours: | Full time |
Certificate: | Unspecified |
Contract: | Temporary |
Deadline: | August 31, 2019 |
Employer: | The University of Queensland |
Apply Link: | http://tinyurl.com/y4rjaduz |
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