Associate Professor - Pharmacology

UnitedHealth Group • Galveston, TX

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About The Position

The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology and the Sealy Center in Environmental Health and Medicine at UTMB invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate level. This role is for an independent investigator with training and experience in molecular toxicology or related fields, focusing on the impact of environmental agents on human disease. The individual should have experience in the molecular mechanisms in toxicology involving high-priority or emerging environmental exposures associated with adverse human health outcomes. Priority will be given to candidates whose research focuses on the intersection of environmental factors and disease risk, particularly in relation to neurodegenerative diseases, neurodevelopmental disorders, or other chronic conditions such as metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. The ideal candidate will establish a dynamic, extramurally funded and productive research program, engage in teaching and mentoring at the graduate and medical school levels, and participate in collaborative interactions with basic and clinical environmental health scientists across UTMB and the Texas Medical Center. Additionally, the ideal candidate will work closely with the leadership and members of the newly restructured Sealy Center for Environmental Health and Medicine.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent degree in molecular pharmacology, chemistry, or an environmental health science related discipline.
• Competitive record of publications.
• Competitive record of past/current funding.

Nice To Haves

• Experience, expertise, and a strong publication record in mass spectrometry methodologies or other advanced technologies applied to neuroscience.
• Background and interest in elucidating mechanism-based targets which could include biomarker discovery and development.
• Strong research, analytical, critical thinking skills and an ability to synthesize and organize complex datasets.
• Proactive and flexible demeanor able to remain goal-oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to develop meaningful collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Establish a dynamic, extramurally funded and productive research program.
• Engage in teaching and mentoring at the graduate and medical school levels.
• Participate in collaborative interactions with basic and clinical environmental health scientists across UTMB and the Texas Medical Center.
• Work closely with the leadership and members of the newly restructured Sealy Center for Environmental Health and Medicine.

What This Job Offers

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