Tenure Track Assistant Professor - Molecular Medicine

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Preventive healthcare coverage

Paid Time Off

TRS retirement

Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligible employer

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Molecular Medicine Section of the Department of Radiation Oncology. The successful candidate will pursue innovative translational research integrating chemical biology, genetic screening, and radiotherapy mechanisms in cancer.

Candidates should hold a PhD (or MD/PhD) and have 2–3 years of postdoctoral experience, with a track record in target discovery, chemical

Qualifications

• Holds a Ph.D. (or M.D./Ph.D.) in chemistry, biology, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
• Has completed 2-3 years of postdoctoral training.
• Has expertise in chemical biology, target discovery, genetic screening, or related areas.
• Is passionate about applying integrated chemical and genetic approaches to understand therapy mechanisms.
• Possesses excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Values interdisciplinary collaboration and translational impact.

Skills

Chemical biology

Target discovery

Genetic screening

Translational oncology

Postdoctoral training

Education

Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in chemistry/biology/biomedical engineering

Job description

The Department of Radiation Oncology at UT Southwestern Medical Center is recruiting a tenure track Assistant Professor with Ph.D. or M.D. to join the Molecular Medicine Section, a translational research unit focused on understanding and overcoming therapeutic resistance in cancer.

The section, under new leadership, has strong and growing programs in small molecule target identification and drug discovery. We are particularly interested in investigators developing new approaches for target identification using both chemical and genetic tools, including chemical probes, functional genomics, and CRISPR-based screening. These efforts are tightly integrated with mechanistic studies designed to reveal how both conventional and advanced forms of radiotherapy act on cancer cells and tissues. Candidates working at the interface of chemical biology, functional genomics, and translational oncology are especially encouraged to apply.

We seek an innovative and collaborative investigator who:

• Holds a Ph.D. (or M.D./Ph.D.) in chemistry, biology, biomedical engineering, or a related field
• Has completed 2-3 years of postdoctoral training
• Has expertise in chemical biology, target discovery, genetic screening, or related areas
• Is passionate about applying integrated chemical and genetic approaches to understand therapy mechanisms
• Possesses excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Values interdisciplinary collaboration and translational impact

Research Environment & Opportunities

UT Southwestern is one of the nation's premier biomedical research institutions, home to six Nobel Laureates and 25 members of the National Academy of Sciences. The Department of Radiation Oncology is nationally recognized for innovation in clinical practice, radiation physics, and translational research.

The department includes:

• A high-volume clinical program with state-of-the-art radiotherapy platforms
• 25 physician-scientists, 14 residents, and a collaborative clinical faculty
• A Division of Medical Physics and Engineering with 31 faculty physicists and robust technical infrastructure
• A Molecular Medicine Section with 18 faculty (10 principal investigators) actively pursuing discovery-driven research

In our section and department, we are committed to building a dynamic and collaborative community of researchers focused on basic discoveries that will have a lasting impact on the care of cancer patients. New faculty will be supported with resources to build integrated research programs and encouraged to collaborate with colleagues across UT Southwestern, including within the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center.

UTSouthwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. Asan equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis ofrace, 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/

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!