Assistant Professor, Immunologist - Surgery, Center for Translational Injury Research (CeTIR), McGovern Medical School

Assistant Professor, Immunologist - Surgery, Center for Translational Injury Research (CeTIR), McGovern Medical School in Texas, United States | Faculty & Physicians at UTHealth Houston We're sorry... the job you are trying to apply for is no longer available. Maybe you would like to consider the Categories below : If you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, visit http://go.uth.edu/careers ! University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S.

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We seek a highly motivated and collaborative scientist with expertise in the innate immune response to injury and a strong interest in developing innovative immunomodulatory strategies.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:12.0pt;"><span style="font-size:16px;">This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary environment focused on advancing translational research in trauma, critical illness, and injury biology.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:12.0pt;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:12.0pt;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong>Key Position Responsibilities:</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:8.0pt;mso-margin-top-alt:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Establish and maintain an independent, externally funded research program focused on innate immunity in the context of injury, inflammation, and repair.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:8.0pt;mso-margin-top-alt:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Investigate mechanisms of the innate immune response and explore therapeutic immunomodulation strategies.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:8.0pt;mso-margin-top-alt:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Collaborate actively with faculty within the Department of Surgery and the Pediatric Translational Laboratories to advance team-based science.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:8.0pt;mso-margin-top-alt:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Contribute to the academic mission through mentoring trainees, including graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research staff.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Participate in institutional and departmental service activities as appropriate.</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:12.0pt;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:12.0pt;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong>Research Environment & Resources:</strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:12.0pt;"><span style="font-size:16px;">CeTIR provides a highly collaborative and well-supported research environment with access to state-of-the-art core facilities and clinical research infrastructure. The successful candidate will receive a competitive recruitment package, including generous start-up funds to support the development of their research program.</span></p><br><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:12.0pt;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:12.0pt;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:8.0pt;mso-margin-top-alt:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-size:16px;">PhD (or equivalent) in Immunology, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:8.0pt;mso-margin-top-alt:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Demonstrated expertise in innate immune mechanisms, particularly in injury, trauma, sepsis, or inflammation.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:8.0pt;mso-margin-top-alt:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Strong record of peer-reviewed publications.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Evidence of potential to secure independent research funding.</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:12.0pt;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:12.0pt;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-bottom-alt:8.0pt;mso-margin-top-alt:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Postdoctoral training with a focus on translational or clinically relevant immunology.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-bottom-alt:8.0pt;mso-margin-top-alt:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Experience in experimental models of injury or critical illness.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Interest in interdisciplinary and collaborative research environments.</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:12.0pt;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:12.0pt;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Interested applicants should submit:</span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;mso-margin-bottom-alt:8.0pt;mso-margin-top-alt:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Curriculum vitae</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;mso-margin-bottom-alt:8.0pt;mso-margin-top-alt:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Cover letter outlining research interests and career goals</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;mso-margin-bottom-alt:8.0pt;mso-margin-top-alt:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Statement of research plans (2–3 pages)</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;mso-margin-bottom-alt:8.0pt;mso-margin-top-alt:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Contact information for three professional references</span></li></ul> . Employment type: OTHER