Assistant Professor

University of North Texas System • Fort Worth, TX

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Physiology and Anatomy at the University of North Texas Health Science Center is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor. The department has 23 full-time faculty and supports integrative, interdisciplinary research spanning molecular, cellular, and systems physiology. Its established strengths include cardiovascular, renal, and neurohumoral physiology, using approaches from tissue culture and animal models to human investigations. Research areas include pathophysiological states such as hypertension, cardiopulmonary bypass surgery, diabetes, heart failure, renal disease, hemorrhage, obesity, and sleep apnea, as well as physiological responses to thermal stress, exercise, hypovolemia, pregnancy, and hypoxia.

The successful candidate will develop an independent, innovative, externally funded research program; conduct and publish high-quality research; mentor trainees; contribute to education and service; collaborate across disciplines; supervise laboratory personnel; and ensure compliance with applicable research and laboratory regulations. This is an in-person, on-campus position in Fort Worth, with a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

• PhD in Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or a closely related biomedical discipline.
• At least five years of relevant research experience.
• Demonstrated scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed publications.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and mentoring skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting integrative molecular, cellular, and systems-level research focused on mechanisms of cardiovascular and/or neural control in health and disease.
• Research experience focused on human cardiovascular physiology.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate, M.S., Ph.D., and postdoctoral trainees.
• Experience managing research laboratory operations and supervising research staff.
• Demonstrated success or strong potential in securing extramural research funding.
• Record of collaborative and interdisciplinary research activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain an independent, innovative, and externally funded research program.
• Conduct high-quality research in physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, neuroscience, or a related biomedical discipline.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present research at national and international conferences.
• Mentor undergraduate, master's, doctoral, and postdoctoral trainees in research activities and career development.
• Participate in graduate and professional education through teaching, guest lectures, seminars, and curriculum-related activities as appropriate.
• Foster collaborative research efforts within the department, across the university, and with external partners.
• Supervise and manage laboratory personnel, including research staff, students, and trainees.
• Contribute to departmental, college, and university service activities.
• Maintain compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations related to research and laboratory operations.

What This Job Offers

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