Unit Leader, Translational Obesity & Metabolic Medicine

Tecnológico de Monterrey; Monterrey; Presencial; MXN 1.500.000 - 2.300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Tecnológico de Monterrey seeks a Unit Leader for Experimental and Molecular Medicine to design, lead, and execute high-impact translational research in obesity and metabolic diseases. You will integrate molecular biology, experimental models, and clinical validation while guiding interdisciplinary teams across a translational spectrum.

External funding and collaborations with international partners should be established, with an emphasis on clinical impact and spin-offs where applicable.

Formación

• PhD is mandatory in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Experimental Biology, Medicine, Biomedicine, or related fields.
• Postdoctoral training at internationally prestigious institutions is desirable.
• Member of the National System of Researchers (SNI), level II or III.
• An h-index in Scopus of at least 23–25.
• Demonstrated track record in obesity, metabolism, or related chronic diseases.
• 10+ years of post-PhD scientific research experience.
• Strong publication record in high-impact international journals.
• Experience in attracting funding.
• Experience leading interdisciplinary teams.
• Participation in translational research projects (bench to clinic) with industry or international collaborations.
• Experience collaborating with clinical, hospital, or industry sector (desirable).

Responsabilidades

• External funding secured.
• Establishment of specific projects within active international collaborations.
• Evidence of translational impact (clinical protocols, biomarkers, interventions).
• Define and execute strategic research agenda in experimental medicine.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Translational research

Molecular biology

Experiment design

Cross-disciplinary

Team leadership

Fundraising

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Educación

PhD in Biochemistry or related field

Postdoctoral training desirable

SNI member (II/III)

Descripción del empleo

Tecnológico de Monterrey seeks a Unit Leader for Experimental and Molecular Medicine to design, lead, and execute high-impact translational research in obesity and metabolic diseases. You will integrate molecular biology, experimental models, and clinical validation while guiding interdisciplinary teams across a translational spectrum.

External funding and collaborations with international partners should be established, with an emphasis on clinical impact and spin-offs where applicable.