Pulmonary & Vascular Biology Instructor

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, seeks an outstanding scientist to join the Center for Pulmonary and Vascular Biology (PVB). The successful candidate (M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or Ph.D.) will conduct basic and translational research in PVB, which is a hub for discovery and innovation in pulmonary and vascular biology. The successful candidate will join a Center with 7 faculty members with national reputations as research scientists. The candidate will be provided with laboratory space and competitive compensation/benefits. The candidate will be expected to partner effectively with other scientists in PVB, and also collaborate successfully with researchers in other units in the Department of Pediatrics, or other relevant departments or centers across the campus. The candidate will also be expected to effectively mentor physician-scientists or biomedical scientists in training. Beyond PVB and the Department of Pediatrics, the successful candidate will enjoy the exceptionally rich biomedical research enterprise at UT Southwestern Medical Center, including the Biomedical Engineering Program, the McDermott Center for Human Growth and Development, the Green Center for Systems Biology, the NCI-designated Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Children’s Medical Center Research Institute, and the brand-new School of Public Health. Frequently ranking as the top health care institution globally by Nature Index for its published research, the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center offers a superb milieu for career development and further advancement by physician-scientists and biomedical scientists. All candidates must have background and experience in basic or translational research (e.g. post-doctoral training in pulmonary biology, vascular biology, cell biology or molecular biology or related fields), a strong publication history, and a strong track record of contribution to successful grantsmanship by a research group. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UTSouthwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. Asan equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Benefits 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 Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits! #J-18808-Ljbffr