Assoc/Asst Prof — Molecular & Translational Imaging Lead

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston invites applications for a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor in The Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine (IMM), Center for Molecular and Translational Imaging.

The selected candidate will contribute to the department’s mission to investigate the cause of human disease at the genetic, cellular, and molecular levels through research, teaching, administrative activities, and other services.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree with a strong publication record.
• Expertise in preclinical imaging, immunology, and/or machine learning image analysis is highly desirable.
• Commitment to excellence, discovery, and service; potential for outstanding contributions.

Responsibilities

• Perform staff management functions including interviewing, hiring, and evaluating staff.
• Manage budget planning, forecasts, and cost-control to support department goals.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and consultation to research personnel and colleagues.
• Demonstrate professional leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Delegate authority in line with standards and organizational policies.
• Identify needs and develop new programs, ensuring resources are available.
• Collaborate to define department direction and future opportunities.
• Maintain a Quality Improvement Plan and set unit standards and procedures.
• Review financial reports to reduce costs and optimize purchasing and services.
• Participate in committees and meetings; support multidisciplinary initiatives.
• Ensure ongoing interdisciplinary performance improvement and responsive follow-up.

Skills

Staff management

Budget management

Coaching

Leadership

Quality improvement

Collaboration

Performance assessment

Education

PhD or MD/PhD

Strong publication record

Job description

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston invites applications for a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor in The Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine (IMM), Center for Molecular and Translational Imaging.

The selected candidate will contribute to the department’s mission to investigate the cause of human disease at the genetic, cellular, and molecular levels through research, teaching, administrative activities, and other services.