Assistant Professor - Cellular and Molecular Biology

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Job Summary

The faculty position will be responsible for maintaining externally funded scholarly research programs within the goals of the Department, School and Institution. The position will cooperate with researchers in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology and throughout the Institution to facilitate research activities. This is an open rank hire. The position’s faculty rank and tenure status and/or track appointment will be dependent on qualifications.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks Develop relevant new ideas and procedures applicable to their area of scientific research to position for extramural funding. Apply for and obtain external funding to support research activities. Develop manuscripts and presentations for national and international journals. Participate actively in research department seminars and meetings.

Carry out the role of supervisor, when assigned. Carry out professional duties and responsibilities with the overall research community commensurate with rank (e.g. Institutional committee service, national journal and grant reviews, editorial boards, etc.). Other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience Ph.D. and/or other equivalent doctoral degree. Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information with discretion. Effective time management, logical problem solving, and analytical skills with demonstrated attention to detail.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize various tasks. Ability to follow safe hazardous material handling procedures. About The University of Texas at Tyler and UT Tyler Health Science Center The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls more than 11,000 students across four academic colleges and four schools.

Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas. Providing exceptional patient care, comprehensive education and innovative research, The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas combine to serve as the university medical center for Northeast Texas and beyond. For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about .

Why work for UT Tyler? Find out more: Why Work for UT Tyler? Additional Information The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire. For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits . Clinical Position Requirements Clinical positions may be required to complete a pre-employment health screening, following a contingent job offer, to determine whether they possess the physical capabilities needed to safely fulfill the specific demands of the position. Additionally, clinical positions require compliance with the University’s Vaccine Preventable Disease Policy.

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