Center for Global & Comm Oral Health - Instructor/Research

University of Texas Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry

Instructor/Research

The UT Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry invites applications for a full-time Instructor/Research, Non-Tenure Track faculty position. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience in molecular biology and bacteriology laboratory techniques. They will perform high precision sensitive experiments related to oral and gut microbiome in health and oral diseases, which will support the PI’s ongoing research on the impact of oral health on aging and its potential links Alzheimer’s and other age-related diseases and new translational applications for future clinical treatment. The research instructor will have access to the equipment and materials necessary to conduct the studies and advance the goals of the shared lab of two PIs. They will also contribute to the overall mission of the school, participate in writing of publications study design, and interact with staff and students across campus.

The Instructor/Research will join an established and highly productive research community at UT Health San Antonio’s School of Dentistry which ranks among top NIH-funded dental schools in the world. UT Health San Antonio is the home of several innovative, nationally recognized research institutes including an NCI-designated Mays/M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, NIH -funded Barshop Aging Institute, NIA-funded Alzheimer’s Research Center, and the NCAT-funded Institute for Integration of Medicine and Science. The research instructor will also enjoy access to several state-of-the-art core facilities that include services and instrumentation specializing in flow cytometry, genomics/bioinformatics, light, electron and confocal fluorescence microscopy, proteomics/mass spectrometry and a modern animal facility. 

All interested applicants should apply online via the UT Health Careers Faculty applicant portal; https://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/faculty.

Please include in your application submission the following documents:

1.       A cover letter detailing your experience.

2.       Curriculum Vitae.

3.      The addresses and contact details of three references. 

UT Health San Antonio offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. For questions, please contact Connor McBrearty, Manager of Research Operations for the School of Dentistry, at [email protected] .  

The University of Texas Health San Antonio, is located in San Antonio, TX, a family-friendly community with excellent public schools and many cultural, recreational, and sporting activities. For additional information on the School and local area can be found at http://www.uthscsa.edu  and http://www.visitsanantonio.com .  

UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.

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