Tenure-Track Faculty Opportunities, Department of Translational Neuroscience Job at University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX

  • University of Texas Medical Branch
  • Galveston, TX

Job Description

Tenure-Track Faculty Opportunities
Department of Translational Neuroscience
University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston, Texas

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)
Established in 1891 as the first academic medical center in Texas, UTMB offers a vibrant, supportive environment for scientific discovery, comprising schools of medicine, nursing, health professions, public and population health, and graduate biomedical sciences, six hospitals, and close to 100 outpatient clinics. The Department of Translational Neuroscience at UTMB aims to advance knowledge about nervous system functions and diseases particularly in areas such as  chronic pain, neurotrauma, neuroinfectious diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, and brain health through collaborative research. Our department is committed to innovative translational research, spanning the spectrum from genes and molecules to systems and human conditions through existing expertise and collaborations. Our department provides access to state-of-the-art facilities and supports faculty development. You'll benefit from rich scientific interactions through UTMB's centers and institutes (), notably the Moody Brain Health Institute (), Sealy Institute for Drug Discovery (), Galveston National Laboratory (), Institute for Translational Sciences (ITS), home of UTMB’s Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) (), and several clinical departments as well as participation in the Gulf Coast Consortia (). The planned new Translational Pain Research and Intervention Center (TRPIC) provides additional opportunities for growth and development. We also have a track record of excellence in interdisciplinary education of graduate, medical, and post-doctoral trainees. The Neuroscience Graduate Program based in the department is the first PhD program in neuroscience in Texas.

Tenure-Track Faculty Opportunities -  The Department of Translational Neuroscience in the John Sealy School of Medicine at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) invites applications for several tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant and/or Associate Professor levels. We are seeking innovative scientists to join our team and advance neuroscience research and its clinical applications.  We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong neuroscience background and expertise in:

  • Microbiome and Gut-Brain Axis: Research on gut-brain connections in neurological function/disease.
  • Bioinformatics and Multiomics: Analysis of large-scale biological data such as transcriptomics for neurological insights into disease mechanisms and targets.
  • Biomarkers and Human Tissues and Samples: Utilizing human samples for biomarker identification, disease mechanisms, and translational research.

Successful candidates will establish extramurally funded research programs, contribute to our educational mission, and engage in collaborative initiatives across UTMB.

Candidate Requirements:

  • PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in neuroscience or a related field.
  • Strong record of research accomplishments and publications.
  • Independent extramural funding.
  • Commitment to teaching and mentoring.

An attractive recruitment package, including salary, start-up funds, and laboratory space, will be provided.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter addressed to: Volker Neugebauer, MD/PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Translational Neuroscience, as well as a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and future plans (maximum of 3 pages), and the contact information for at least three professional references.

SEND THESE MATERIALS TO: Skott Harrington -  saharrin@utmb.edu

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Permanent employment, Full time, For contractors, Traineeship, Local area

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