Translational Dermatology Scientist — Assistant Professor

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

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center's Department of Dermatology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in academic research dermatology. We seek an innovator in skin disease research who develops and applies novel methodologies bridging basic discovery and clinical translation.

The successful candidate will establish an independent, externally funded program, mentor trainees, and foster multidisciplinary collaborations within Dermatology and across UT Southwestern’s

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD degree required.
• Board Certification: Dermatology board certified or eligible.
• Licensure: Eligible for Texas medical licensure.
• Demonstrated clinical excellence in inpatient, outpatient, and/or procedural Dermatology.
• Commitment to the academic mission including education, mentorship, and scholarly contribution.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Record of scholarly activity in translational research and program development.

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent, externally funded research program.
• Mentor trainees and support team science.
• Foster multidisciplinary collaborations within the Department of Dermatology and across UT Southwestern.
• Contribute to education and patient care through scholarly activity and clinical translation.

Education

MD or MD, PhD degree

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center's Department of Dermatology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in academic research dermatology. We seek an innovator in skin disease research who develops and applies novel methodologies bridging basic discovery and clinical translation.

The successful candidate will establish an independent, externally funded program, mentor trainees, and foster multidisciplinary collaborations within Dermatology and across UT Southwestern’s