Faculty Positions atthe Rank of Assistant Professor

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern Medical Center); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center invites applications for full-time Assistant Professor positions in the Department of Cell Biology. Successful candidates will build a creative, funded research program spanning molecular, cellular, developmental, or neurobiology, with emphasis on multidisciplinary cellular approaches. Applicants with strong tracks in imaging, metabolism, organelle biology, and high-throughput screening are encouraged to apply.

Ph.D. and/or M.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. and/or M.D. required; strong publication record preferred.
• Experience in related cellular biology field.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration skills are valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a creative, funded research program in molecular, cellular, developmental, or neurobiology.
• Apply innovative techniques for studying cells, including quantitative imaging and high-throughput screening.
• Contribute to a collaborative, interdisciplinary department and mentor students and trainees.

Education

Ph.D. or M.D.

Job description

The Department of Cell Biology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is offering full-time, faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. Successful candidates will have a strong track record of impactful science and compelling plans for building a creative research program within the broadfields of molecular, cellular, developmental, or neurobiology. The Department is particularly interested in applicants taking multidisciplinary approaches to investigate cellular metabolism and organelle biology. Investigators developing new, innovative techniques to study cells, including methods for quantitative imaging, metabolic characterization, lipid metabolism in disease, and high-throughput visual or small molecule screening, are encouraged to apply. Candidates focused on exploring neurodegenerative mechanisms beyond omics-based profiling are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. and/or M.D. and have experience in a related field.

Faculty in the Department of Cell Biology participate in a vibrant, interdisciplinary, and highly collaborative research community. We seek bold scientists that are using leading edge, multidisciplinary approaches to answer fundamental and/or translational questions about cells and development. The Cell Biology program at UT Southwestern offers outstanding packages, with competitive salary and excellent benefits.Furthermore, the State of Texas is highly committed to supporting state-specific research funding opportunities, which UTSW faculty are eligible to apply for. These include the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) and Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT).

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 accomplishment 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/