Research-Track Instructor: Pancreatic Islet Drug Delivery

UT Southwestern; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

TRS retirement programs

Paid parental leave

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is inviting applications for a full-time Instructor, Research Track, in the lab of Dr. Wen-Hong Li.

The role focuses on targeted drug delivery to pancreatic islet cells and beta cell biology within a vibrant, collaborative research community. The successful candidate will lead a basic science laboratory, develop an independent program, publish peer‑reviewed work, and contribute to national/international presentations while expanding extramural funding

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant lab experience.
• Strong background in cell/molecular biology, biochemistry, and drug delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead in development of a robust research program focused on targeted drug delivery to pancreatic islet cells.
• Publish peer‑reviewed manuscripts and present findings at national/international meetings.
• Support PI in maintaining a track record of sustained extramural grant funding.

Skills

Cell biology

Biochemistry

Molecular imaging

Drug delivery

Islet biology

Education

Ph.D. required

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is inviting applications for a full-time Instructor, Research Track, in the lab of Dr. Wen-Hong Li.

The role focuses on targeted drug delivery to pancreatic islet cells and beta cell biology within a vibrant, collaborative research community. The successful candidate will lead a basic science laboratory, develop an independent program, publish peer‑reviewed work, and contribute to national/international presentations while expanding extramural funding