Surgery-General Academic job located in Texas
Job Description
The Center for Translational Injury Research (CeTIR) at UTHealth invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor (junior faculty) position for a PhD-trained immunologist. We seek a highly motivated and collaborative scientist with expertise in the innate immune response to injury and a strong interest in developing innovative immunomodulatory strategies.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary environment focused on advancing translational research in trauma, critical illness, and injury biology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain an independent, externally funded research program focused on innate immunity in the context of injury, inflammation, and repair.
- Investigate mechanisms of the innate immune response and explore therapeutic immunomodulation strategies.
- Collaborate actively with faculty within the Department of Surgery and the Pediatric Translational Laboratories to advance team-based science.
- Contribute to the academic mission through mentoring trainees, including graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research staff.
- Participate in institutional and departmental service activities as appropriate.
Required Qualifications:
- PhD (or equivalent) in Immunology, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated expertise in innate immune mechanisms, particularly in injury, trauma, sepsis, or inflammation.
- Strong record of peer-reviewed publications.
- Evidence of potential to secure independent research funding.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Postdoctoral training with a focus on translational or clinically relevant immunology.
- Experience in experimental models of injury or critical illness.
- Interest in interdisciplinary and collaborative research environments.
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants should submit:
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter outlining research interests and career goals
- Statement of research plans (2–3 pages)
- Contact information for three professional references
UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy.