Infectious Diseases Research Scientist [Req#: 756923, Position#: 121299]

Description

 The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases & Geographic Medicine, is seeking applicants for a faculty position at the Assistant Professor level and above.   

Candidates will be expected to develop an independently funded basic science or translational research laboratory. The applicant will develop a robust research program that includes publications of peer-reviewed manuscripts, presentations at national and international meetings, and maintained a track record of sustained extramural grant funding. Expectation is that the applicant will have obtained funding support through a K99, R01, K22, or equivalent funding mechanism.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or M.D./PhD degree, or equivalent, from an approved LCME medical school, graduate school, and have satisfactorily completed post-doctoral research training. 

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/