Faculty.Professor.Associate - Full-Time

Associate Professor
Faculty

School of Medicine
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Faculty Position in RNA and Epigenetic Engineering and Drug Discovery The Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute (GCCRI) of UT Health San Antonio (UTHSA) is seeking an outstanding candidate (Ph.at Associate or Full Professor rank to develop a new program in RNA and DNA Editing and Epigenome Engineering. Applicants must have high quality peer-reviewed publications, evidence of an established independent research program, and an interest in focusing research in areas relevant to pediatric cancer. The position offers significant scientific resources, an attractive start-up support package, and the opportunity for competing for additional state funds. The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary team of researchers including a strong group focused on RNA biology and therapeutics, and will be expected to develop collaborative programs and serve as mentor for students and research fellows, and, in some cases, junior faculty. The Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute is a unique specialized cancer research center focusing on basic and translational research in childhood cancer, and is housed in a state-of-the-art 100,000 sq. foot research facility on the Greehey Academic and Research Campus of UTHSA and supported by an endowment from the tobacco settlement from the State of Texas [ San Antonio is the nation’s seventh largest city and is located at the edge of the beautiful Texas Hill County. San Antonio offers a rich, multi-cultural community, affordable cost of living, excellent weather and a thriving biomedical industry. Interested individuals should apply online at and remit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three reference letters. UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmation Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for fulltime employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each fiscal year.
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.