Assistant Professor: Lipid Mass Spectrometry in Nutrition

UT Southwestern; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

TRS retirement program

Parental Leave

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an analytic chemist with an emphasis in lipid mass spectrometry to lead an independent and collaborative biomedical research program aligned with departmental priorities.

The ideal candidate holds an MD/PhD or PhD and has six to seven years of postdoctoral experience in human nutrition or a related field, with demonstrated expertise in lipid MS and analytical chemistry.

Qualifications

• MD/PhD or PhD in a basic science discipline.
• Six to seven years of postdoctoral experience in human nutrition or related field.
• Analytical chemistry with emphasis in lipid mass spectrometry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative biomedical research aligned with departmental priorities.
• Prepare and submit grant proposals to federal agencies, foundations, and other funding organizations.
• Supervise and mentor postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, research staff, and trainees.
• Collaborate with faculty across departments and participate in multidisciplinary initiatives.
• Present research findings at institutional, national, and international meetings.
• Participate in seminars, committee service, and academic activities.
• Contribute to education through mentoring and guest lectures.
• Establish a nationally recognized research program.
• Obtain and maintain extramural funding.
• Publish in high-impact journals.

Skills

Lipid mass spectrometry

Analytical chemistry

Education

MD/PhD or PhD in basic science

Tools

Mass spectrometry

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an analytic chemist with an emphasis in lipid mass spectrometry to lead an independent and collaborative biomedical research program aligned with departmental priorities.

The ideal candidate holds an MD/PhD or PhD and has six to seven years of postdoctoral experience in human nutrition or a related field, with demonstrated expertise in lipid MS and analytical chemistry.