Open Rank - Research Faculty - Translational Scientist

Department: Biomedical Sciences Salary: Commensurate with experience The University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine Department of Biomedical Sciences invites applications for a Translational Scientist at the rank of Research Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact research program in a forward-thinking, community-focused institution that values collaborative excellence and good institutional citizenship. Salary and rank commensurate with experience. The successful applicant will focus primarily on advancing a robust research agenda while contributing to essential teaching and service activities within the Department, College, and University. As a key member of a growing team of faculty members and research scientists, the candidate will be expected to secure externally funded research grants and support pedagogy within the College. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of high-impact research with expertise in translational areas such as Dementia, Neuroscience, or Biomedical Engineering; however, the department remains open to other biomedical fields that align with its mission. Candidates who demonstrate the ability to translate laboratory discoveries into clinical applications or community-based health solutions and who possess experience in leading multidisciplinary research teams are particularly desired. To support this mission, the successful candidate will receive dedicated lab space, internally shared equipment, and a generous startup package. A key component of the research expansion is the upcoming Medical Research Building, a state-of-the-art hub for interdisciplinary team science featuring flexible wet and dry labs, specialized behavioral and VR suites, clinical research spaces for human trials, and medical makerspaces for prototyping, all supported by high-performance computing and a modern vivarium. Responsibilities Establish and sustain an independent, externally funded translational research program in fields such as dementia, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, or other high-impact translational science areas. Produce high-quality scholarly works and contribute to the scientific community. Participate in the delivery of integrated biomedical science content within a pre-clerkship, organ systems-based medical curriculum. Supervise medical student scholarly projects and research trainees. Hold membership on College of Medicine and University committees and participate in accreditation activities. Demonstrate good citizenship by fostering a collaborative and professional environment within the college and university. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: MD, DO, or PhD in a relevant field. Graduate of an accredited medical school (MD or DO), if applicable. Demonstrated scholarly productivity. Demonstrated potential to obtain external funding and to manage an independent research program. Applicants must have a PhD and/or MD/DO from an accredited institution. Physician applicants must possess an unrestricted Texas Medical License and board certification in their specialty. Preferred Qualifications: Evidence of success in obtaining extramural research funding (e.g., NIH, NSF, foundations). Strong publication record in translational science, neuroscience, dementia, biomedical engineering, or related fields. Experience directing or contributing to a multidisciplinary translational research program. Demonstrated effectiveness mentoring graduate students, medical students, or early-career researchers. Experience collaborating with commercial, clinical, community, or engineering partners. All positions within the University of Houston System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas are subject to regular review to ensure security and integrity. The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Houston System