Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor, Cell Biology - Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute

The Department of Cell Biology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, in conjunction with The Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute, is offering full-time, faculty positions at all academic levels to outstanding individuals pursuing research focusing on the cell biology of neurons or associated cell types. The Institute is particularly interested in (but not limited to) individuals studying the molecular and cellular mechanisms of neurodegeneration (including in and between neuronal, glial and immune cells), lipid metabolism, membrane trafficking, organelle biology, and synaptic biology. Investigators developing new, innovative techniques to study the cell biology of neurons and associated cells, including methods for visualization, metabolic characterization, and high-throughput visual or small molecule screening, are encouraged to apply.

Candidates should possess a Ph.D. and/or M.D. and have experience in a related field. Candidates whose career includes clinical care must have or be able to obtain a Texas Medical License. The O’Donnell Brain Institute was created to make basic and clinical brain science a top priority at UT Southwestern. The Institute encompasses major investments in research to delineate the fundamental molecular and circuit mechanisms of brain disease, as well as translational research efforts to advance diagnosis and treatment of these illnesses. 

Faculty in the Department of Cell Biology and the O’Donnell Brain Institute participate in a diverse, vibrant, interdisciplinary, and highly collaborative research community. We seek bold scientists that are using leading edge approaches to answer fundamental and/or translational questions about cells, development, and the brain. The Cell Biology programs at UT Southwestern offer outstanding packages, with competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Some positions may be eligible for funding through our NIH Faculty Institutional Recruitment for Sustainable Transformation (FIRST) research program award.

Applicants at any academic level should apply online at https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu Search for Job #738122 and upload a single pdf containing a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a 2-page summary of research accomplishments and future plans, and one paragraph descriptions of their three most significant publications (or preprints) that include a link or hyperlink to the publication. Applicants should arrange to have 3 letters of recommendation emailed to the search committee at cellbiologysearch@utsouthwestern.edu. The email should indicate the candidate and job #. Complete applications submitted by December 15 will be considered and we will begin reviewing applications and inviting candidates for interviews as early as October 1, 2023. 

Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

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.  To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion