Hypothalamic Researcher [Req#: 831721, Position#: 125426]

Description

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Center for Hypothalamic Research is seeking an Assistant Professor.  The position will develop independent and externally funded, as well as collaborative research programs focusing on understanding genetically-engineered mouse models, and related breeding strategies, mouse behavioral studies, histology, cell culture, and/or proteomics/lipidomics/transcriptomics/bioinformatics. Level of appointment will be commensurate with applicable experience. 

Preference will be given to applicants performing “cutting-edge” research on physiology and metabolism and who have an outstanding publication record.  

Qualifications

The position requires an M.D./Ph.D. or Ph.D., in a basic science and two to five years of postdoctoral experience in mouse physiology and metabolism, or a related specialty. 

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/