Assistant Professor Research - Translational Neuroscience

University-of-Texas-Medical-Branc; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX invites applicants for an Assistant Professor Research in Translational Neuroscience. The role supports the Moody Brain Health Institute through an independent program, supervising students, and disseminating findings at conferences and in journals.

Candidates will pursue extramural funding from NIH, DARPA, and other sponsors, consistent with institutional policy and mission.

Qualifications

• PhD or clinical doctorate completed
• Experience designing and conducting experiments
• Ability to supervise students and laboratory personnel

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an independent research program
• Design and conduct experiments, collect and analyze data
• Disseminate findings through national presentations and peer‑reviewed publications

Education

PhD in relevant field or clinical doctorate

Job description

Assistant Professor Research - Translational Neuroscience

• Contribute to the research mission of the Moody Brain Health Institute (MBHI) through the development and execution of an independent research program.
• Responsibilities include designing and conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing research data, and supervising students and/or laboratory personnel.
• The faculty member will disseminate research findings through presentations at national scientific meetings and peer-reviewed publications.

The position is also expected to actively pursue extramural research funding from federal and other external sponsors, including agencies such as the NIH, DARPA, and DPRIT.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD degree or clinical doctorate. Have completed all postgraduate training including a postdoctoral fellowship.
  

SALARY:
Commensurate with experience.

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.