The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Department of Internal Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases & Geographic Medicine is seeking applicants for a faculty position at the Assistant Professor level and above.
Candidates will be expected to develop an independently funded basic science or translational research laboratory. The applicant will develop a robust research program that includes publications of peer-reviewed manuscripts presentations at national and international meetings and maintained a track record of sustained extramural grant funding. Expectation is that the applicant will have obtained funding support through a K99 R01 K22 or equivalent funding mechanism.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or M.D./PhD degree or equivalent from an approved LCME medical school graduate school and have satisfactorily completed post-doctoral research training.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215 which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research work on or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
Benefits
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing and include:
PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare no copay
Paid Time Off available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer