Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Human Genetics

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern Medical Center); United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center's Eugene McDermott Center for Human Growth & Development seeks a tenure-track investigator in human genetics. Outstanding candidates at any rank will be considered to advance genome variation, Mendelian disorders, genotype-environment interactions, non-coding genome functions, and computational genomics.

Candidates must have completed doctoral and postdoctoral training and demonstrate potential to lead a competitively funded program.

Qualifications

• Must have a doctoral (MD, PhD, or MD/PhD) and postdoctoral training.
• Demonstrated potential to lead an independently funded research program.
• Applications must include a CV, a 3-page summary, and letters from three references.

Skills

Genetics research

Computational genomics

Genotype-environment interactions

Mendelian disorders

Education

PhD in Genetics or related field

Postdoctoral training

Tools

Next-generation sequencing

Job description

The Eugene McDermott Center for Human Growth & Development (Center for Human Genetics) at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/mcdermott-center) is seeking applications for a tenure-track position in human genetics. Outstanding investigators at any rank will be considered. Areas of interest include the impact of genome variation on human phenotypes, mechanisms underlying Mendelian disorders, genotype-environment interactions, functions of the non-coding genome, and computational genomics.

Highlights of the McDermott Center include:

• A stimulating and collaborative environment that provides a nucleus for basic and clinical human genetics research across UT Southwestern
• A state-of-the-art next-generation sequencing facility with informatics support
• Core services for sample collection from patients and families
• Partnership with new campus-wide initiatives in human and population genomics
• Integration with clinical services in medical genetics and rare diseases.

Candidates must have completed doctoral (M.D., Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D.) and postdoctoral training, and demonstrated potential to lead a competitive, independently funded research program. Applications must include a C.V., 3-page summary of past accomplishments and future research, and letters of support sent by three references. Email questions to [e-mail].

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. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu