Assistant Professor

The Department of Molecular Biosciences at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level in cell and developmental biology.  We will also consider mid-career candidates at the early-stage Associate Professor level. One of these positions is for a scientist addressing questions related to plant development, cell biology and/or cross-species interactions between plants and pathogens/parasites/symbionts. The other position is for a scientist addressing questions in animal embryonic development, cell biology, disease modeling, and/or stem cell biology. The Department of Molecular Biosciences is composed of a broad faculty whose research interests span many disciplines including biochemistry, molecular biology, structural biology and biophysics, cell and developmental biology, plant biology, microbiology, immunology and infectious diseases, biotechnology, and systems and synthetic biology. For both positions we are particularly interested in candidates whose research utilizes novel molecular, genomic, biochemical and/or imaging approaches that complement existing faculty within the department.

“What starts here changes the world.” UT Austin offers numerous resources and an exciting and interactive environment to foster creative interdisciplinary research. In addition to their research activities, our faculty are committed to the development of state-of-the art courses and real-world training experiences for undergraduate and graduate students as part of our core educational mission. Successful candidates will be eligible for membership in the Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Graduate Programs and the Plant Biology Graduate Program . We also have outstanding core facilities, including those within the Center for Biomedical Research Support , the Texas Advanced Computing Center , and the Sauer Center for Structural Biology . The department has strong ties to other research units at UT Austin, including the School of Engineering, School of Pharmacy, Department of Computer Science, and Dell Medical School. This position offers excellent start-up funds, salary, and laboratory space in a dynamic and highly interactive research environment in the vibrant city of Austin.

The UT College of Natural Sciences and the Department of Molecular Biosciences encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to excellence in mentoring through their teaching, research, and service. The College and Department are responsive to the needs of dual career couples, support work-life balance through an array of family-friendly policies and are dedicated to broadening participation in higher education.

Applicants should upload the following documents:

1) Cover Letter that includes research area, qualifications, and contact information

2) CV

3) A statement of research interests (3-pages maximum)

4) Three confidential letters of recommendation

Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.