UTMB School of Health Professions
Associate Professor - Microbiology and Immunology
UTMB School of Health Professions, Galveston, Texas, United States, 77554
Faculty Position in Immune Response to Injury, Infection, and Co-Morbidities
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health)
&
Shriners Children’s Texas – Galveston, TX
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) and Shriners Children’s Texas in Galveston, Texas is seeking applications for a
tenure-track faculty position
at the
Associate Professor
level. Exceptional
Assistant Professor
candidates with current external funding or a strong trajectory toward funding will also be considered.
We seek an outstanding investigator with expertise in the
immune response to injury, infection, or co-morbidities with an emphasis on trauma . Relevant research areas include, but are not limited to:
Tissue repair and remodeling to include aberrant wound healing and fibrosis
Inflammasome and other inflammatory mechanisms
Immune metabolism and regulation of injury resolution
Immunometabolic perturbations influencing microbial pathogenesis
The ideal candidate will have a strong record of research productivity, publications, and funding, as well as a commitment to mentoring trainees and contributing to a collaborative research environment.
The
primary academic appointment
will be in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, with a
secondary appointment
in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation. The successful candidate will be based in the newly renovated
Shriners Children’s Texas Research Center
on the UTMB Galveston campus. Shriners Children’s offers research funding opportunities and other resources for projects that are relevant, innovative, and impactful for their patient population.
We seek candidates who can
bridge basic and translational research
and have a keen interest in developing
therapeutics for burn injuries, musculoskeletal disorders or trauma, and infection . Applicants with interests in fundamental research relevant to the pathophysiology of tissue or bone trauma are also encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will have opportunities to collaborate with a vibrant community of biomedical scientists and to mentor students and postdoctoral fellows in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. UTMB offers exceptional pre- and post-award support services to foster research growth and professional opportunities for faculty that further nurture career growth.
Collaborative opportunities abound across departments studying
immunity ,
host and pathogen interactions ,
polymicrobial synergy , and
host factors
such as aging, metabolic disease, trauma, and the microbiome that influence wound resolution and clinical outcomes.
UTMB provides outstanding
core facilities
to support research including cell sorting and flow cytometry, optical imaging, next-generation sequencing, single-cell and spatial genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, bioinformatics, high-throughput screening, and more (UTMB Core Resources).
About UTMB and Shriners Children’s Texas UTMB is a leading academic health sciences center located on the Texas Gulf Coast. Galveston offers a mild subtropical climate and exceptional quality of life. UTMB’s School of Medicine consistently ranks among the top 50 U.S. medical schools for NIH funding, with the Department of Microbiology and Immunology ranked among the top three in its field over the past decade.
Shriners Children’s Texas is a 30-bed non-profit pediatric hospital and research center on the UTMB campus, specializing in burns, orthopedic conditions, cerebral palsy, and cleft lip/palate. The newly remodeled hospital includes an intensive care unit, reconstructive and plastic surgery services, a motion analysis center, rehabilitation department, and 13,000 square feet of research laboratory space. The secondary appointment in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation will provide opportunities to better understand clinical issues and translate findings to bedside.
UTMB and Shriners Children’s Texas offer highly competitive recruitment packages, including salary, start-up funding, and newly renovated laboratory and office space.
Application Instructions
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Research statement (maximum 3 pages) outlining past work, current interests, and future goals
Contact information for three references
Minimum Qualifications
PhD, M.D., or Doctoral equivalent in any field. Scientific research experience.
Potential exposure to radiation and biohazards. May require completion of appropriate vaccinations. Regular use of PPE required.
Salary Commensurate with experience.
Physical Location of Position UTMB, Galveston Main Campus candidate will be housed within Shriners Children’s Texas Research Center on the UTMB campus.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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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&
Shriners Children’s Texas – Galveston, TX
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) and Shriners Children’s Texas in Galveston, Texas is seeking applications for a
tenure-track faculty position
at the
Associate Professor
level. Exceptional
Assistant Professor
candidates with current external funding or a strong trajectory toward funding will also be considered.
We seek an outstanding investigator with expertise in the
immune response to injury, infection, or co-morbidities with an emphasis on trauma . Relevant research areas include, but are not limited to:
Tissue repair and remodeling to include aberrant wound healing and fibrosis
Inflammasome and other inflammatory mechanisms
Immune metabolism and regulation of injury resolution
Immunometabolic perturbations influencing microbial pathogenesis
The ideal candidate will have a strong record of research productivity, publications, and funding, as well as a commitment to mentoring trainees and contributing to a collaborative research environment.
The
primary academic appointment
will be in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, with a
secondary appointment
in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation. The successful candidate will be based in the newly renovated
Shriners Children’s Texas Research Center
on the UTMB Galveston campus. Shriners Children’s offers research funding opportunities and other resources for projects that are relevant, innovative, and impactful for their patient population.
We seek candidates who can
bridge basic and translational research
and have a keen interest in developing
therapeutics for burn injuries, musculoskeletal disorders or trauma, and infection . Applicants with interests in fundamental research relevant to the pathophysiology of tissue or bone trauma are also encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will have opportunities to collaborate with a vibrant community of biomedical scientists and to mentor students and postdoctoral fellows in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. UTMB offers exceptional pre- and post-award support services to foster research growth and professional opportunities for faculty that further nurture career growth.
Collaborative opportunities abound across departments studying
immunity ,
host and pathogen interactions ,
polymicrobial synergy , and
host factors
such as aging, metabolic disease, trauma, and the microbiome that influence wound resolution and clinical outcomes.
UTMB provides outstanding
core facilities
to support research including cell sorting and flow cytometry, optical imaging, next-generation sequencing, single-cell and spatial genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, bioinformatics, high-throughput screening, and more (UTMB Core Resources).
About UTMB and Shriners Children’s Texas UTMB is a leading academic health sciences center located on the Texas Gulf Coast. Galveston offers a mild subtropical climate and exceptional quality of life. UTMB’s School of Medicine consistently ranks among the top 50 U.S. medical schools for NIH funding, with the Department of Microbiology and Immunology ranked among the top three in its field over the past decade.
Shriners Children’s Texas is a 30-bed non-profit pediatric hospital and research center on the UTMB campus, specializing in burns, orthopedic conditions, cerebral palsy, and cleft lip/palate. The newly remodeled hospital includes an intensive care unit, reconstructive and plastic surgery services, a motion analysis center, rehabilitation department, and 13,000 square feet of research laboratory space. The secondary appointment in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation will provide opportunities to better understand clinical issues and translate findings to bedside.
UTMB and Shriners Children’s Texas offer highly competitive recruitment packages, including salary, start-up funding, and newly renovated laboratory and office space.
Application Instructions
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Research statement (maximum 3 pages) outlining past work, current interests, and future goals
Contact information for three references
Minimum Qualifications
PhD, M.D., or Doctoral equivalent in any field. Scientific research experience.
Potential exposure to radiation and biohazards. May require completion of appropriate vaccinations. Regular use of PPE required.
Salary Commensurate with experience.
Physical Location of Position UTMB, Galveston Main Campus candidate will be housed within Shriners Children’s Texas Research Center on the UTMB campus.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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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