Tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at UTHealth Houston

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) in the McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) is seeking to recruit a tenure-track faculty member to join a thriving community at the cutting edge of biomedical research. Preference will be given to Assistant Professors, but Associate Professors may be considered. The ideal candidate will complement the current research interests of BMB faculty which range from studies of fundamental biochemical and molecular processes in cellular systems to mouse models of disease and intervention (for further details, see: https://med.uth.edu/bmb/). Emphasis is given to translational research using mouse models, including but not limited to tissue function (e.g., muscle and lung) in disease and aging, sleep and biological rhythms, and neurological diseases (e.g., headache pain).

As a key department within one of the nation's top health science centers, we offer an exceptional environment for advancing molecular and translational research. New hires will benefit from outstanding research infrastructure, access to collaborative opportunities across the Texas Medical Center, and a strong commitment to academic excellence, mentorship, and career development. The BMB Department is host to several research Centers of Excellence. The BMB faculty are also members of the UT MD Anderson UTHealth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Houston. UTHealth Houston is a major institution within the Texas Medical Center. This world-renowned biomedical complex includes Baylor College of Medicine, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Texas A&M College of Medicine, Rice University, and more than 40 other institutions. Faculty members in the BMB department have excellent access to state-of-the-art facilities and a large pool of outstanding local colleagues, all of which are within walking distance.

Successful candidates will be expected to establish an independent and extramurally funded research program that addresses fundamental questions in basic and biomedical research. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) and have postdoctoral experience. Evaluation criteria will include scientific excellence, collaborative opportunities within the BMB department and UTHealth, as well as the candidate’s potential to contribute to graduate and medical student education.

Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience will be offered. Applicants should prepare a single PDF file including the following components.

1. Cover letter summarizing qualifications and academic goals.

2. Current curriculum vitae with complete bibliography.

3. Names and contact information of three references. They will be contacted once the initial screening is completed.

4. A research statement describing past accomplishments and future research goals (not to exceed three pages, but citations are not included in the size limit).

Please submit your information to our UTHealth Houston Career Site at 2600016X.

All applications will be given full consideration until the position is filled.

UTHealth Houston is an EEO/AA employer. UTHealth Houston does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE/M/F/Disabled Vet.