The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, seeks an outstanding scientist to join the Center for Pulmonary and Vascular Biology (PVB).

The successful candidate (M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or Ph.D.) will conduct basic and/or translational research in PVB, which is a hub for discovery and innovation in pulmonary and vascular biology.

The successful candidate will join a Center with 3 faculty members with national reputations as research scientists. 

All candidates must have background and experience in basic or translational research (e.g. post-doctoral training in pulmonary biology, vascular biology, cell biology or molecular biology or related fields), a strong publication history, and strong track record of funding.  The candidate will be provided with a competitive start-up package (including laboratory space) and compensation/benefits will be provided.  The candidate will be expected to direct a successful independent research program, and also effectively collaborate with other scientists in PVB, the Department of Pediatrics, or other relevant departments or centers across the campus.  The candidate will also be expected to effectively mentor physician-scientists or biomedical scientists in training.

Beyond PVB and the Department of Pediatrics, the successful candidate will enjoy the exceptionally rich biomedical research enterprise at UT Southwestern Medical Center, including the Biomedical Engineering Program, the McDermott Center for Human Growth and Development, the Green Center for Systems Biology, the NCI-designated Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Children’s Medical Center Research Institute, and the brand-new School of Public Health. Having been ranked for the third year in a row as the top health care institution globally by Nature Index for its published research, the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center offers a superb milieu for career development and further advancement by physician-scientists and biomedical scientists.

Potential candidates should apply online and upload a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest. 

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. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

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/