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Chair (Professor Tenured/Tenure-track) - Bioinformatics and Systems Medicine, McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics (MSBMI)

University of Texas Health Science Center Houston · Houston, Texas

College: University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
City: Houston, Texas
Where you’d teach: On campus
Job type: Full-time
Degree: Doctorate: Ph.D., MD, or equivalent
Posted: Oct 29, 2026
Closes: open until filled

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Chair (Professor Tenured/Tenure-track) - Bioinformatics and Systems Medicine, McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics (MSBMI) in Texas Medical Center-Houston, 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.

Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B.

Johnson Hospital. UTHealth Houston Benefits UTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to our benefits page . Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law or University policy.

Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. All UTHealth Houston employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth Houston’s rules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations. In accordance with Executive Order GA-48 and to the extent that this position requires you to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), this role will include routine reviews to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent you from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. --> e2f73a2140154a9196ea5c254e326ce5 Chair (Professor Tenured/Tenure-track) - Bioinformatics and Systems Medicine, McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics (MSBMI) . Chair - Department of Bioinformatics and Systems Medicine, McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics (MSBMI) JOB SUMMARY: The Chair of the Department of Bioinformatics and Systems Medicine will provide visionary academic and scientific leadership for one of the nation's premier programs in AI-driven biomedical discovery.

Reporting directly to the Dean, the Chair will lead approximately 15 faculty members and will be responsible for advancing the Department's research, education, faculty development, and strategic growth. The Chair will cultivate an ambitious, collaborative, and innovation-focused culture that accelerates discoveries at the intersection of artificial intelligence, computational biology, genomics, systems medicine, and precision health. Working across the McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics, UTHealth Houston, the Texas Medical Center, and national and international partners, the Chair will expand interdisciplinary research programs, develop transformative collaborations, and enhance the Department's national and global reputation. The Chair will also play a central role in shaping the future of education in bioinformatics, systems medicine, and biomedical AI by strengthening existing graduate programs and developing innovative curricula that prepare students for an AI-driven biomedical workforce. As a key member of the school’s leadership team, the Chair will work closely with the Dean to implement the school’s strategic vision of becoming a globally recognized AI-native institution for education, research, innovation, and societal impact.

The successful candidate will recruit outstanding faculty, expand externally funded research, foster translational partnerships across academia, healthcare, government, and industry, and position the Department as an international leader in AI-enabled biomedical science and precision medicine. The Department of Bioinformatics and Systems Medicine is at the forefront of the AI-driven transformation of biomedical discovery and precision health. The Department develops and applies advanced artificial intelligence, computational biology, and data science to understand human biology across molecular, cellular, organ, and population scales. By integrating genomic, multi-omic, imaging, physiological, clinical, and real-world data, the Department creates next-generation computational approaches that accelerate scientific discovery, enable precision medicine, and transform healthcare. Research spans AI for genomics and precision medicine, foundation models for biology and medicine, cancer AI, computational drug discovery, single-cell and spatial omics, multimodal AI, imaging AI, biological networks and knowledge graphs, systems biology, digital biomarkers, causal and predictive modeling, and translational biomedical AI. Guided by a vision to become a global leader in AI-driven bioinformatics and systems medicine, the Department educates the next generation of scientists and innovators, develops transformative AI technologies for biomedical research and healthcare, and serves as a catalyst for interdisciplinary collaboration across basic science, translational medicine, clinical care, and industry. Located within the Texas Medical Center, the world's largest medical complex, the Department benefits from unparalleled opportunities for collaborative research, clinical translation, entrepreneurship, and innovation. The incoming Chair will have exceptional institutional support for strategic program development, faculty recruitment, interdisciplinary partnerships, and the expansion of an internationally recognized program in AI-enabled biomedical discovery. APPOINTMENTS/BENEFITS: The Chair of the Department of Bioinformatics and Systems Medicine at the McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics is a full-time faculty position. Resources for intra- and trans-departmental program development, faculty recruitment, and cross-campus collaborations are available. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: <ul><li>Ph.D., MD, or equivalent and must have a distinguished record of research, teaching, service, and academic accomplishments that meet the criteria and high standards warranting appointment as a tenured full professor.</li><li>Experience in assisting in the development and oversight of education programs that train and mentor the next generation of students, researchers, faculty, and professionals.</li><li>Experience in creating a collaborative, positive, and productive work environment for all personnel, including faculty, staff, and students.</li></ul> QUALIFICATIONS: <ul><li>Expertise in AI-driven Bioinformatics and Systems Medicine, broadly defined, with emphasis on developing and applying advanced artificial intelligence to understand biological systems and transform biomedical discovery and healthcare.

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: Foundation Models and Generative AI for Biomedicine, Computational Genomics, Cancer AI, Multiomics Integration, Precision Medicine, Pharmacogenomics, Single-Cell and Spatial Biology, AI-enabled Drug Discovery, Imaging AI, Multimodal Learning, Biological Networks and Knowledge Graphs, Systems Biology, Microbiome Informatics, Digital Biomarkers, Causal AI, Agentic AI for Scientific Discovery, and AI for Translational Medicine</li><li>Outstanding track record of research productivity in one or more of the aforementioned areas, as demonstrated by extramural funding, publications, mentoring, and engagement.</li><li>Consistent record of successful leadership and fiscal and program management.</li><li>Demonstrated track record of excellence in research, teaching, and service. </li><li>Demonstrated success in mentoring and training junior faculty members to help them obtain grants/funding and achieve career growth.</li><li>Commitment to the core values of communication, collaboration, innovation, action, and equity.</li><li>Experience in the administration of externally supported research centers and training grants is desirable.</li></ul> SALARY: Competitive and commensurate with the applicant’s experience and qualifications. APPOINTMENTS: The Chair of the Department of Bioinformatics and Systems Medicine at the McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics is a full-time faculty position. Resources for intra- and trans-departmental program development, faculty recruitment, and cross-campus collaborations are available. HOW TO APPLY: All interested parties should apply through the <a href="https://careers.uth.tmc.edu/us/en">UTHealth Houston Careers </a>website. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The candidate should submit: (1) A letter of interest that addresses his/her motivation to apply and summarizes qualifications

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