德克萨斯大学休斯顿健康科学中心代谢性和退行

Employer: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Science Center at Houston
Website:http://www.uthouston.edu/
Location: Houston, TX, USA
Type: Postdoctoral
Posted: June 22, 2011
Expires: August 15, 2011
Requisition number: QTongIMM
job description

A postdoctoral position is available immediately in the Center for Metabolic and Degenerative Diseases at The Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). The position involves studies on central mechanisms of feeding, energy homeostasis and glucose homeostasis. A recent PhD in biology or a related field is required. Highly motivated individuals with experience in animal physiology, molecular biology and neuroscience are desired. The ideal candidates should be skilled in handling animals, in situ hybridization, immunohistochemistry and basic biochemical methods. Projects will be centered on understanding neurocircuitry in the brain controlling energy balance using existing animal models with neuron-specific gene deletion. Applicant review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter stating their research interests, a curriculum vitae, and relevant reprints to:

Qingchun Tong, Ph.D.
The Center for Metabolic and Degenerative Diseases
The Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine
UTHealth – Houston
1825 Pressler Street, Suite 430G
Houston, TX 77030
E-mail:qingchun.tong@uth.tmc.edu

The University of Texas is an EO/AA employer. M/F/D/V. This is a security-sensitive position and thereby subject to Texas Education Code §51.215. A background check will be required for the final candidate.