Assistant Professor - Cell Biology

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Department of Cell Biology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is offering full-time, faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. Successful candidates will have a strong track record of impactful science and compelling plans for building a creative research program within the broad fields of molecular, cellular, developmental, or neurobiology. The Department is particularly interested in applicants taking multidisciplinary approaches to investigate cellular metabolism and organelle biology. Investigators developing new, innovative techniques to study cells, including methods for quantitative imaging, metabolic characterization, lipid metabolism in disease, and high-throughput visual or small molecule screening, are encouraged to apply. Candidates focused on exploring neurodegenerative mechanisms beyond omics-based profiling are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. and/or M.D. and have experience in a related field.

Requirements

• Ph.D. and/or M.D. in a related field.
• Strong track record of impactful science.
• Experience in a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with quantitative imaging techniques.
• Experience with metabolic characterization.
• Experience with lipid metabolism in disease.
• Experience with high-throughput visual or small molecule screening.

Responsibilities

• Build a creative research program in molecular, cellular, developmental, or neurobiology.
• Investigate cellular metabolism and organelle biology using multidisciplinary approaches.
• Develop innovative techniques for studying cells, including quantitative imaging and metabolic characterization.
• Explore neurodegenerative mechanisms beyond omics-based profiling.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees