POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Postdoctoral fellowship: Two year funded position is immediately open in the laboratory directed by Dr. Roberto Coppari at the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hypothalamic Research, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Application deadline (February 1, 2008).

Job description: We are seeking a scientist holding a PhD and/or MD degree that is interested in the cellular mechanisms and neuronal pathways controlling glucose and energy homeostasis. Experience with hypothalamic organotypic slice cultures, electrophysiological assays, mouse genetic and physiology are preferred but not required.

Applicants should send an application, including informal cover letter, CV and the names of 2 referees to Dr. Roberto Coppari (e-mail Roberto.Coppari@UTsouthwestern.edu). Please use a reference (in subject line of your e-mail): postdoc 0208

For more information on our research and recent publications (Nature, Nature Neuroscience, Science, Cell Metabolism, etc.), visit (http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/findfac/research/0,2357,91961,00.html) and
(http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/utsw/cda/dept353744/files/409302.html)

Roberto Coppari Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Hypothalamic Research
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd - Room Y6-220C
Dallas, Texas 75390-9077
Phone Numbers:
Office: +1 214-648-6436
Laboratory: +1 214-648-0213
Fax Number: +1 214-648-5612
Roberto.Coppari@UTsouthwestern.edu