Assistant Professor, tenure-track

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

18h

About The Position

The Department of Molecular Biosciences at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in immunology. The department welcomes outstanding scientists whose interests span the broader field of immunology, including foundational mechanisms of immune responses, host-pathogen interactions, neuroimmunology, immune interactions with the microbiome, autoimmunity and inflammation, cancer immunology, hematopoiesis and immune system development, structural immunology, and computational or systems immunology.

The successful candidate is expected to establish and sustain a vibrant, independent research program; teach and mentor at undergraduate and graduate levels; and contribute to administrative and governance functions through appropriate service. The department seeks collaborative scientists who will interact with its faculty and make use of its state-of-the-art facilities. Faculty contribute to developing courses and real-world training experiences as part of UT Austin’s educational mission.

The appointee will be eligible for membership in the Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Graduate Programs, including the Microbiology Graduate Program. The department has core facilities and research ties across UT Austin, including with the School of Engineering, School of Pharmacy, Department of Computer Science, Oden Institute for Computational Engineering & Sciences, and Dell Medical School. The position offers start-up funds, salary, and laboratory space in an interactive research environment in Austin. Candidates will also be encouraged to apply for support from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT).

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline.
• Outstanding record of scientific ability, demonstrated by a strong publication record.
• Plans to develop an exciting independent research program.
• Strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate education.

Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain a vibrant, independent research program.
• Teach and mentor students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Contribute to administrative and governance functions of the department, university, and profession through appropriate committee service.
• Collaborate and interact with faculty members and make use of the university’s research facilities.
• Contribute to the development of courses and real-world training experiences for undergraduate and graduate students.

Benefits

• Excellent start-up funds, salary, and laboratory space.
• Access to state-of-the-art core facilities and an interactive research environment.
• Eligibility for membership in the Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Graduate Programs, including the Microbiology Graduate Program.
• Encouragement to apply for support from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT).

What This Job Offers

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