Associate/Full Professor, Center for Neuroimmunology and Glial Biology, The Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine - McGovern Medical School
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Location: Houston, TX 77084
Description:
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, a leading academic health center, invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Associate/Full Professor (tenure track) position, in the Center for Neuroimmunology and Glial Biology at the Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine. The selected candidate will contribute to the department's mission to investigate the cause of human diseases at the genetic, cellular, and molecular levels.
Position Key Accountabilities:
The faculty in the Center for Neuroimmunology and Glial Biology will be expected to play a key role in strengthening an academic program in neuroimmune and glial function in health and disease studies.
Qualifications:
Preferred:
Background in neuroscience, immunology, or neuroimmunology
Experience in basic research in glial biology and demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Qualified applicants must demonstrate a commitment to excellence, discovery, and service and must have the potential to be outstanding in their field of expertise and share an interest in fulfilling the common goals of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.
Position Key Accountabilities:
The faculty in the Center for Neuroimmunology and Glial Biology will be expected to play a key role in strengthening an academic program in neuroimmune and glial function in health and disease studies.
- Conducting independent and collaborative research, actively pursuing grants and sponsored contracts, participating in scholarly research, and publishing results.
- Supervising post-docs and student graduate research assistants in research and development activities.
- Participating, developing, and expanding the scope of collaborative and funded-program portfolio.
- Participating in the education mission by enhancing the curriculum for students, residents, and fellows.
- Participating in Quality Assurance (QA) efforts, the department chair's annual faculty review (AFR), and other departmental meetings and/or retreats.
- Coordinating with the Office of Development for philanthropic support.
- Participating in and/or chairing committees, work groups, and meetings as appropriate.
Qualifications:
- PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree with a strong publication track record and active grant funding.
Preferred:
Background in neuroscience, immunology, or neuroimmunology
Experience in basic research in glial biology and demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Qualified applicants must demonstrate a commitment to excellence, discovery, and service and must have the potential to be outstanding in their field of expertise and share an interest in fulfilling the common goals of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.