What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor position at UT Southwestern Medical Center?
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is accepting applications for the position of Instructor, Research Track, Nontenured, in the Center for the Genetics of Host Defense. He or she will perform research within the framework of a highly collaborative Center for Genetics of Host Defense. We are seeking individuals with expertise in immunology, biochemistry, cell biology, and/or structural biology. Applicants with expertise in immunology, biochemistry, and mouse genetics are preferred. This position will require a high level of independence, experience gene engineering, immunophenotyping, and the development of new mouse models that determine which cells in the mammalian organism are affected by a mutation. Investigators will be expected to secure independent funding to support their research, and at the same time, to devote themselves to the goals of the Center as a whole. The candidate must also be able to write proficiently and present his work to members of the Center.
Successful applicants must have a Ph.D. and at least two years of research and animal experience in a postdoctoral researcher position.
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UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an 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.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
Benefits
- UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- 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!
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000