Assistant Professor to Professor (Open Rank) - Biochemistry and Structural Biology

Open Rank Faculty Positions
Biochemistry and Structural Biology
UT Health San Antonio (UTHSA)
Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine

 

We are seeking outstanding candidates for Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor positions (Open Rank) in Biochemistry and Structural Biology with an initial appointment level commensurate with experience and accomplishments (tenure-track or tenured). Candidates may complement existing areas of expertise and/or bring exciting new directions to the BSB department (https://lsom.uthscsa.edu/biochemistry/ ).

We are interested in exceptional candidates in all areas of biomedical research with emphasis on the current search on biochemistry, biophysics, and structural biology of membrane proteins and signal transduction components. The Department houses University-supported core facilities in macromolecular structure and interactions (X-ray crystallography, Cryo-EM, NMR spectroscopy, SPR, ITC/DSC), mass spectrometry (proteomics and metabolomics), as well as a Center for Innovative Drug Discovery (high throughput screening and medicinal chemistry) (https://wp.uthscsa.edu/biochemistry/core-facilities/ ).

UT Health San Antonio comprises of Medical, Graduate, Dental, Nursing, and Health Profession schools. It is also home to the NCI-designated Mays Cancer Center, the Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute, the Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies, and the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases. San Antonio is the seventh largest city in the U.S., with a historic downtown, a vibrant economy, affordable housing, and a multitude of recreational opportunities.

Applicants must have strong research and publication portfolios and compelling plans for future work supported in part by extramural funding. Each position offers a generous startup package, a supportive scientific environment, and the potential for additional support from the UT STARs Program and the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). Successful applicants will be able to develop a competitive research program, form extensive internal and external collaborations, serve as mentors for students and research fellows, and contribute to teaching in graduate and professional programs.

Interested candidates should visit https://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/faculty  and enter job number 23002917 to apply. Please upload a cover letter, a curriculum vitae , and a two-page description of current and future research interests before January 31, 2024. For questions regarding these opportunities, please email: [email protected]

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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