Assistant / Associate Professor - Translational Neuroscience

UTMB • Galveston, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Translational Neuroscience at UTMB is seeking innovative scientists for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant and/or Associate Professor levels. UTMB, established in 1891, is the first academic medical center in Texas and offers a supportive environment for scientific discovery. The department focuses on advancing knowledge in nervous system functions and diseases, particularly in areas such as chronic pain, neurotrauma, neuroinfectious diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, and brain health through collaborative research. The department provides access to state-of-the-art facilities and supports faculty development, with rich scientific interactions through various centers and institutes at UTMB, including the Moody Brain Health Institute, Sealy Institute for Drug Discovery, Galveston National Laboratory, and the Institute for Translational Sciences. The Neuroscience Graduate Program, based in the department, is the first PhD program in neuroscience in Texas. The department is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in Microbiome and Gut-Brain Axis, Bioinformatics and Multiomics, and Biomarkers and Human Tissues and Samples. Successful candidates will establish extramurally funded research programs, contribute to the educational mission, and engage in collaborative initiatives.

Requirements

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in neuroscience or a related field.
• Strong record of research accomplishments and publications.
• Independent extramural funding.
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in Microbiome and Gut-Brain Axis.
• Expertise in Bioinformatics and Multiomics.
• Expertise in Biomarkers and Human Tissues and Samples.

Responsibilities

• Establish extramurally funded research programs.
• Contribute to the educational mission.
• Engage in collaborative initiatives across UTMB.

Benefits

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities
• Support for faculty development
• Rich scientific interactions through UTMB's centers and institutes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree