Sorbonne Université
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Adipose Tissue-on-Chip and Metabolic Diseases Sorbonne Université in France
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Biomedical Engineering
Funding
Available
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Country
France
University
Sorbonne Université
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Sorbonne Université is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to join the team led by Dr Fabienne Foufelle, “Metabolic diseases, diabetes and comorbidities,” within UMRS 1166 (Inserm / Sorbonne Université) and the ICAN University Hospital Institute at Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris.
The project focuses on defining the optimized configuration of an adipose tissue-on-chip device for adipocyte culture. The work sits at the intersection of metabolic disease biology, tissue engineering, and microdevice-based cell culture, with strong links to the study of type 2 diabetes comorbidities such as insulin resistance and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Main activities include developing advanced cell-culture methods in microdevices, characterizing the effect of the adipocyte secretome on other cell types such as hepatocytes and Kupffer cells, isolating mature adipocytes from rodents and humans, and isolating adipocyte precursors and differentiating them into adipocytes in vitro. The post is embedded in a research environment that combines basic and clinical expertise in diabetology and hepatology.
Eligible applicants should have a PhD or equivalent in medical sciences or pharmacological sciences. The posting highlights required knowledge of adipose and hepatic tissue cell models and metabolic pathophysiology, along with practical experience in cell culture and cell signaling studies. The team also values literature review skills, scientific autonomy, and the ability to work collaboratively.
This is a full-time temporary postdoctoral position based in Paris, France, at UMRS 1166, 91 Bd de l’Hôpital. The application deadline is 30 November 2026 at 08:00 (Europe/Paris).
Applications are submitted by email to [email protected].
Funding details
Available
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent in medical sciences or pharmacological sciences. The position requires cross-disciplinary knowledge of adipose and hepatic tissue cell models and metabolic pathophysiology, as well as technical skills in cell culture and cell signaling studies. Preferred transferable skills include literature review relevant to the research topic. Candidates should demonstrate scientific autonomy and the ability to work in a team and collaborate effectively.
How to apply
Apply by email to [email protected] with a subject line indicating the postdoctoral researcher position. Use the contact email provided in the posting for recruitment correspondence.
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