Tenure Track Assistant Professor- Texas A&M University Vashisht College of Medicine

The Department of Medical Physiology in the Texas A&M University Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine (VCOM) invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured faculty position at the Assistant professor rank. Individuals holding a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, with an outstanding record of innovative research and scholarly performance, and with demonstrated expertise in areas of research related to physiology are encouraged to apply. The search is focused on research addressing current challenges in neural, endocrine, and vascular contributions to diseases of metabolism (obesity, type II diabetes, metabolic syndrome, etc.), cardiovascular function (hypertension, chronic heart failure, aerospace, etc.), digestion (GERD, Celiac, Crohn's/IBS, etc.), bone health (osteopenia, osteoporosis, etc.), and wound healing (burn, infection, etc.).

Applications will be reviewed as received until the position is filled.  For preferred consideration, please submit applications before October 31, 2026.  The successful candidate will receive a highly competitive start-up package and state-of-the-art laboratory space in our newly built Medical Research and Education Building II at Texas A&M University VCOM. Expectations include maintaining a vigorous externally funded research program, providing exemplary mentorship, engaging in productive scientific collaborations, and contributing to the teaching mission of the department. The successful candidate is also expected to contribute to recruitment and training of graduate students through our Medical Sciences Graduate Program. The successful candidate will benefit from collaborations and resources provided by multiple centers/institutes at Texas A&M University, including the Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI), Center for Airborne Pathogen Research and Imaging (CAPRI), Clinical Science and Translational Research (CSTR) Institute, Institute of Pharmacology and Neurotherapeutics (IPN), Institute for Regenerative Medicine (IRM), as well as our one-of-a-kind Aerospace, Austere, and Military medicine and health initiative.

Texas A&M University is a Carnegie Research 1 (R1) institution that competes for the number 1 spot as largest university by enrollment in the United States. Research expenditures were $1.4 billion in 2025, ranking Texas A&M in the top tier of universities nationwide. It is also 1 of only 24 institutions in the country to be triple designated as a land, sea, and space grant university. Combined with one of the largest endowments for a university system, the resources and opportunities at Texas A&M University are unmatched. The Department of Medical Physiology is housed within the VCOM at the main campus of Texas A&M University in the Bryan-College Station area. The two adjacent cities of Bryan and College Station are home to more than 287,000 people and are centrally located in the triangle formed by Dallas, Houston, and Austin. This location is ideal for establishing collaborations at neighboring institutions including the University of Texas at Austin, UT Southwestern, MD Anderson, Baylor University, the University of Houston, and many others. The area offers a dynamic and multicultural living experience, and the university is committed to attracting and retaining exceptional faculty by having policies that contribute to work-life balance.

Applicants are encouraged to visit our department’s website to learn about the ongoing research of our faculty. Please also visit our TAMU Health research website to learn more our research infrastructure.