Assistant Professor-Research - SOM-Cell and Molecular Biology

ummc; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi, invites applications for an Assistant Professor-Research position within SOM-Cell and Molecular Biology.

This full-time role focuses on independent and collaborative biomedical research, contributing to departmental goals, grant activity, and mentoring students. The position is based at the Main Campus Jackson with competitive salaries and a commitment to diversity and career development.

Job description

After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.

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Human Resources

Job Requisition ID:

R00041081

Job Category:

Faculty

Organization:

SOM-Cell and Molecular Biology Admin Support

Location/s:

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:

Assistant Professor-Research - SOM-Cell and Molecular Biology

Job Summary:

Located in Jackson, MS, UMMC is the state's only academic health science center with the mission to improve the lives of Mississippians by educating tomorrow's health care professionals, by conducting health sciences research, and by providing cutting edge patient care. A major goal of the Medical Center is the elimination of differences in health status of Mississippians based on race, geography, income, or social status. UMMC encompasses seven health science schools: medicine, nursing, dentistry, health-related professions, graduate studies, pharmacy, and population health, with a total enrollment of close to 3,000 students. We offer competitive salaries for academicians in a rewarding environment for career development, situated in a region with a temperate climate and a low cost of living.

Education & Experience

The University of Mississippi Medical Center adheres to the principle of equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, creed, sex, color, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. This policy extends to all programs and activities supported by the Medical Center. Under the provisions of Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the University of Mississippi at the Medical Center does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities with respect to admissions or employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

For additional information please follow this link:
https://umc.edu/som/Departments%20and%20Offices/SOM%20Departments/Cell-Molecular-Biology/About/Employment-Opportunities.html

Time Type:

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:

Yes

Pay Class:

Salary

FTE %:

100

Work Shift:

Day

Grant Funded:

No

Job Posting Date:

02/17/2026