Faculty Position in Tissue Regeneration and Stem Cell Biology

Children’s Research Institute at UT Southwestern; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Research Institute (CRI) at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in tissue regeneration, regenerative medicine, and stem cell biology. Outstanding investigators at any rank will be considered.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent and be able to direct an independently funded research program relevant to tissue regeneration across pediatric or adult conditions.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be capable of directing an independently funded research program in tissue regeneration and regenerative medicine.
• Outstanding investigators at any rank will be considered and will join CRI’s Tissue and Regeneration Program (TRP).
• Focus areas include tissue regeneration, stem cell biology, and related regenerative medicine research.

Responsibilities

• Direct and sustain an independently funded research portfolio within CRI’s TRP.
• Contribute to collaborative, interdisciplinary research efforts across UT Southwestern and CRI.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D./M.D. or equivalent

Job description

Children’s Research Institute (CRI) at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the areas of tissue regeneration, regenerative medicine, and stem cell biology. Outstanding investigators at any rank will be considered. Candidates must have a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degrees and the ability to direct an independently-funded research program exploring any aspect of tissue regeneration, irrespective of whether it relates to pediatric or adult conditions. Faculty recruited through this mechanism will join CRI’s Tissue and Regeneration Program (TRP), directed by Dr. Hao Zhu.

UT Southwestern Medical Center has a long and distinguished history of excellence in disease-related basic science research. CRI is recruiting outstanding individuals dedicated to solving fundamental problems in biology and disease. CRI is a dynamic and highly collaborative scientific environment. Major areas of focus within CRI include stem cell biology, cancer biology, and metabolism.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/