The Department of Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center is currently recruiting for a research faculty member in the Division of General and Acute Care Surgery. Applicant should have a completed a postdoctoral degree.

This individual will develop a Research Program, complete submission of funding applications, submit publications in high impact journals and participate in presentations at local and national meetings, interact with other lab members to mentor and direct the research program.  Attend lab meetings bi-weekly Departmental and University seminars. The job will require applying for grants and seeking independent funding.  A commitment to basic and clinical research is essential. 

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/