Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure Track) - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, McGovern Medical School

UTHealth Houston • Houston, TX

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About The Position

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB). The department seeks a faculty member to join its biomedical research community. Preference will be given to Assistant Professors, but candidates at all ranks will be considered. The ideal candidate's research will complement existing strengths including membrane biology, structural biology, gene regulation, molecular signaling, and systems biology. BMB research ranges from fundamental biochemical and molecular processes in cellular systems to studies using mouse models of disease and intervention.

The successful candidate will establish an independent, extramurally funded research program addressing fundamental questions in basic and biomedical research. The role is based in a department with research centers in Structural Biology Imaging, Membrane Biology, and Pulmonary Research, and offers access to research infrastructure and collaborative opportunities across the Texas Medical Center. BMB faculty also participate in the UT MD Anderson UTHealth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Houston.

Candidates will be evaluated for scientific excellence, potential for collaboration within BMB and UTHealth, and potential contributions to graduate and medical student education. Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience will be offered. Applications should be submitted as a single PDF containing a cover letter summarizing qualifications and academic goals, a current CV with complete bibliography, contact information for three references, and a research statement of no more than three pages excluding citations. Applications will receive full consideration until the position is filled.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree or equivalent.
• Postdoctoral experience.
• Commitment to excellence, discovery, and service.
• Potential to be outstanding in the candidate's field of expertise.
• Interest in fulfilling the common goals of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.

Nice To Haves

• Research that complements departmental strengths in areas such as membrane biology, structural biology, gene regulation, molecular signaling, and systems biology.
• Potential for collaborative opportunities within the BMB department and UTHealth.
• Potential to contribute to graduate and medical student education.

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent and extramurally funded research program addressing fundamental questions in basic and biomedical research.
• Contribute to graduate and medical student education.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
• Access to outstanding research infrastructure and collaborative opportunities across the Texas Medical Center.

What This Job Offers

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