Assistant Professor

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

(tenure track)

Center for Translational Cancer Research

THE INSTITUTE OF MOLECULAR MEDICINE

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

McGovern Medical School

The Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine for the Prevention of Human Diseases (IMM) is part of the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston McGovern Medical School. IMM is a translational research institute that investigates the cause of human diseases at the genetic, cellular, and molecular level. We invite applications for a tenure track faculty position at the Center for Translational Cancer Research, one of eight research centers within the IMM. The appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level. The candidate will be expected to establish independent research in the area of cancer biology and/or drug discovery with a focus on gastrointestinal cancers. The candidate is expected to supervise students, postdoctoral fellows, and research scientists. A strong background in cancer biology, immunology, biochemistry, cell biology, or pharmacology is desirable. Experience in cancer therapeutics discovery is preferred. To apply, please complete an application on-line UT Health Careers Successful candidates will have a PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree with a strong publication track record, particularly those with active grant funding. Please submit a CV and a cover letter. The cover letter should address the candidate’s qualification based on the position criteria and include a description of future research plans and the names of three references. Inquiries and nominations are encouraged and should be directed to Dr. Qingyun Liu at qingyun.liu@uth.tmc.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. UTHealth is an EEO/AA employer. UTHealth does not discriminate on the basis of color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law.  EOE/M/D/F/V.