Obstetrics/Gynecology Hospital Based job located in Texas

• Fetal
• Ob Gyn
• Texas Medical Center

UTHealth Houston Fetal Institute Basic Scientist/Translational Scientist Faculty Position

Join a Collaborative and Innovative Research Community at The Fetal Institute

The Fetal Institute invites outstanding candidates to apply for tenure-track faculty positions at all academic levels, with a primary focus on the Assistant Professor rank.

We are building a dynamic interdisciplinary research environment dedicated to advancing the science and clinical care of fetal medicine. We welcome applicants who are passionate about collaborative discovery and translational impact. The Institute is particularly interested in candidates whose work explores fundamental biological processes within embryological, fetal, and maternal-fetal systems, and who are eager to contribute to a team-oriented culture of innovation.

Research Areas of Interest

• Spina bifida
• Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome
• Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
• Renal anomalies

We also strongly encourage applications from researchers with expertise in:

• Genetic diagnosis and therapy
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Biomedical engineering

• Other complementary or emerging fields relevant to fetal research

Qualifications

• Ph.D. and/or M.D. with postdoctoral training
• Demonstrated potential (Assistant Professor) or established record (Associate/Full Professor) of innovative, high-impact research
• Commitment to securing extramural funding and contributing to graduate and medical education
• Strong interest in interdisciplinary collaboration and mentoring

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and start-up funding packages commensurate with experience
• Newly renovated laboratory space
• Comprehensive benefits
• A collegial, inclusive, and forward-thinking research community

The Institute maintains a biorepository of 1,500 maternal-fetal dyads with biological samples, accompanied by rigorous clinical data collected from prenatal, maternal, neonatal, and pediatric outcomes. Additionally, the Institute has a robust long-term outcomes follow-up program for pregnancies that undergo fetal surgeries at the UTHealth Houston Fetal Center clinic. The Fetal Center cares for over 1,200 complicated pregnancies with fetal diseases/anomalies and performs more than 300 fetal surgeries per year.

The Fetal Institute is part of the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, situated within the Texas Medical Center (TMC)—the world's largest complex of biomedical and health-related institutions. This location fosters a collaborative research environment, providing Fetal Institute faculty with access to an unparalleled array of resources, research centers, and core facilities.

Houston is a vibrant, diverse, and rapidly growing city with a strong economy that invests heavily in research and development across biomedicine, energy, and technology sectors. The city offers world-class professional, cultural, and recreational opportunities, making it one of the most appealing and affordable large cities in North America.

Application Process: Applicants who are interested in joining a thriving department dedicated to excellence in research and education are encouraged to apply at: (Login for Information)

Join us in shaping the future of fetal medicine through collaborative science and transformative discovery.

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