Assistant Professor

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

(NON-tenure track)

Center for Neuroimmunology and Glial Biology

THE INSTITUTE OF MOLECULAR MEDICINE

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

McGovern Medical School

The Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine for the Prevention of Human Diseases (IMM) is part of the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston McGovern Medical School. IMM is a translational research institute that investigates the cause of human diseases at the genetic, cellular, and molecular level.

We invite applications for a non-tenure track faculty position at the Center for Neuroimmunology and Glial Biology, one of seven research centers within the IMM.

The candidate will be expected to play a key role in strengthening an academic research division focused on glia and neuroimmune research. The candidate is expected to supervise students, postdoctoral fellows, and research scientists. A background in Neuroscience, Immunology, neurodegeneration and regeneration is desirable. Experience in glial cell biology is a plus. To apply, please complete an application on-line  Job id 260001OB. Successful candidates will have a PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree with a strong publication track record. Strong candidates will have active grant funding.

Please submit with your application a CV, a cover letter, and references. The cover letter should address the candidate’s qualification based on the position criteria and include a description of future research plans and the names of three references. Inquiries and nominations are encouraged and should be directed to Laura Montier by email: View email address on nature.com . Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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