The Department of Cell Biology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is offering full-time, faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. Successful candidates will have a strong track record of impactful science and compelling plans for building a creative research program within the broad fields of molecular, cellular, developmental, or neurobiology. The Department is particularly interested in applicants taking multidisciplinary approaches to investigate cellular metabolism and organelle biology. Investigators developing new, innovative techniques to study cells, including methods for quantitative imaging, metabolic characterization, lipid metabolism in disease, and high-throughput visual or small molecule screening, are encouraged to apply. Candidates focused on exploring neurodegenerative mechanisms beyond omics-based profiling are particularly encouraged to apply.
Faculty in the Department of Cell Biology participate in a vibrant, interdisciplinary, and highly collaborative research community. We seek bold scientists that are using leading edge, multidisciplinary approaches to answer fundamental and/or translational questions about cells and development. The Cell Biology program at UT Southwestern offers outstanding packages, with competitive salary and excellent benefits.
Candidates should possess a Ph.D. and/or M.D. and have experience in a related field.
Applicants at any academic level should apply online at https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/ (search for Job #883012) and upload a 1-page cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a 2-page summary of research accomplishments and future plans, a one paragraph descriptions of their three most significant publications (or preprints) that include a link or hyperlink to the publication, and 3 letters of recommendation. Complete applications submitted by October 31 will be considered and we will begin reviewing applications and inviting candidates for interviews as early as October 1, 2025.
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/
