Director, Sealy Center for Structural Biology

University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Superior family benefits program

State retirement program

Job summary

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) – Galveston, Texas, invites applications for a Director of the Sealy Center for Structural Biology (SCSB). The role provides strategic and operational leadership for a multidisciplinary research center advancing brain health, disease markers discovery, and therapeutics including vaccines and antibacterials.

The successful candidate will lead a team of researchers, build cross-campus collaborations, secure extramural funding, and guide the center’s growth

Qualifications

• PhD, MD or equivalent degree in relevant scientific discipline.
• A minimum of 10+ years of experience in structural biology, molecular biophysics, or related field.
• Direct experience in impactful human health related research with sustained extramural funding.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership roles within academia, research institutes, or major scientific organizations.
• Strong publication record in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex research programs.
• Eligibility for academic appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
• Experience leading large collaborative grants, consortia, or translational research initiatives is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for a multidisciplinary research center.
• Lead a team of experienced researchers and collaborate with UTMB schools and external partners.
• Foster cross-campus and external collaborations and secure extramural funding.
• Guide the center’s growth as an internationally recognized hub for brain health and translational research.

Skills

Leadership

Grant writing

Strategic planning

Team management

Extramural funding

Education

PhD/MD or equivalent

Job description

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) – Galveston, Texas, invites applications for a Director of the Sealy Center for Structural Biology (SCSB). The role provides strategic and operational leadership for a multidisciplinary research center advancing brain health, disease markers discovery, and therapeutics including vaccines and antibacterials.

The successful candidate will lead a team of researchers, build cross-campus collaborations, secure extramural funding, and guide the center’s growth