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Professor - Center for the Genetics of Host Defense [Req#: 897926, Position#: 129861]

UT Southwestern Medical Center
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Oct 2025

About the role

Description

The Center for the Genetics of Host Defense is seeking a Professor, Tenure-Accruing Track, Nontenured, in the Center for the Genetics of Host Defense, to perform research with a high level of  independence, experienced in human genetics, and in the study of pathogenesis of infectious diseases. The candidate will perform research within the framework of a highly collaborative Center for Genetics of Host Defense. Applicants with expertise in immunology, biochemistry, and/or human genetics are preferred.  Investigators will be expected to secure independent funding to support their research, and at the same time, devote themselves to the goals of the Center as a whole while training and guiding their team members. The candidate must also be able to write proficiently and present his work to members of the Center.

 

 

 

 

Qualifications

Successful applicants must have a Ph.D. and at least three years of research and human genetics experience. 

 

Application Instructions

Please apply for the position at https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/ 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

 

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

 

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

 

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

 

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