The exercise physiology laboratory is looking for a PhD student to study the role of myosteatosis in the evolution of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) in mice and in human. More specifically, the PhD student will explore the role of exosomes and inflammatory processes in skeletal muscle-to-liver axis in mice and in a cohort of patients with MAFLD that are subjected to an exercise program or not.
For this purpose, we are looking to somebody:
- preferentially, but not restricted to, having a master in sport sciences, physiotherapy or biomedical sciences
- with a good knowledge in exercise physiology
- rigorous and well-organised
- motivated to learn new techniques
- with a good integration capacity in an existing team
- basic knowledge in western blotting, PCR and/or exosomes isolation is an added value
The tasks will consist in:
- planning and supervision of exercise training and testing in mice and humans
- collection and analysis of blood and muscle samples from mice and humans
- data and statistical analysis
- redaction of the first draft of the manuscripts and the thesis paper
- presentation of the data to colleagues and peers in the domain
full time position from October 2022 to September 2026
Contact: Prof. Louise Deldicque