The Center for Human Genetics (McDermott Center for Human Growth & Development) at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center ( http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/mcdermott-center ) is seeking applications for tenure-track positions 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. UT Southwestern Medical Center, one of the premiere academic medical centers in the world, has a long and distinguished history of excellence in disease-related basic science research, particularly in genetics. Highlights of the Center for Human Genetics include: · A stimulating and highly 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. · UT Southwestern is part of a health care system that provides primary care and referral services to a large, diverse and growing population in Dallas and North Texas. Candidates should hold a graduate degree (M.D., Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.), have completed a postdoctoral fellowship and demonstrated the potential to lead a competitive, independently-funded research program.