Description:

The University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine Department of Biomedical Sciences invites applications for a Translational Scientist at the rank of Research Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. We are seeking an innovative researcher to join our dynamic team during an exciting period of growth for the College. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact research program in a forward-thinking, community-focused institution that values collaborative excellence and good institutional citizenship. Salary and rank commensurate with experience.

The successful applicant will focus primarily on advancing a robust research agenda while contributing to essential teaching and service activities within the Department, College, and University. As a key member of a growing team of faculty members and research scientists, the candidate will be expected to secure externally funded research grants and support pedagogy within the College. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of high-impact research with expertise in translational areas such as Dementia, Neuroscience, or Biomedical Engineering; however, we remain open to other biomedical fields that align with our mission. We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate the ability to translate laboratory discoveries into clinical applications or community-based health solutions and who possess experience in leading multidisciplinary research teams.

To support this mission, the successful candidate will be provided with dedicated lab space, with internally shared equipment, and a generous startup package. A key component of our research expansion is the upcoming Medical Research Building, a state-of-the-art hub for interdisciplinary team science. The building will feature flexible wet and dry labs, specialized behavioral and VR suites, clinical research spaces for human trials, and medical makerspaces for prototyping, all supported by high-performance computing and a modern vivarium.

Responsibilities
• Establish and sustain an independent, externally funded translational research program in fields such as dementia, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, or other areas of high-impact translational science.
• Produce high-quality scholarly works and contribute to the scientific community.
• Participate in the delivery of integrated biomedical science content within a pre-clerkship, organ systems-based medical curriculum.
• Supervise medical student scholarly projects and research trainees.
• Hold membership on College of Medicine and University committees and participate in accreditation activities.
• Demonstrate good citizenship by fostering a collaborative and professional environment within the college and university.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
• MD, DO, or PhD in a relevant field.
• Graduate of an accredited medical school (MD or DO), if applicable.
• Demonstrated scholarly productivity.
• Demonstrated potential to obtain external funding and to manage an independent research program.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Evidence of success in obtaining extramural research funding (e.g., NIH, NSF, foundations).
• Strong publication record in translational science, neuroscience, dementia, biomedical engineering, or related fields.
• Experience directing or contributing to a multidisciplinary translational research program.
• Demonstrated effectiveness mentoring graduate students, medical students, or early-career researchers.
• Experience collaborating with commercial, clinical, community, or engineering partners.

Required attachments by candidate:
• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Research Statement
• 3 Names of References - To be contacted only if a finalist.

Applicants must have a PhD and/or MD/DO with outstanding credentials in biomedical research, bioengineering, medical physics, computational biology, or related health science fields and a demonstrated track record of scholarly productivity. Although candidates at all levels will be considered, we primarily anticipate an appointment at the Assistant/Associate Professor level for this position. The College is currently in the formal process of implementing a tenure system, and the successful candidate will be uniquely positioned to apply for a tenure-track role as this framework is established.

Applicants must have a PhD and/or MD/DO from an accredited institution. Official transcripts are required for faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidate(s). Physician applicants must possess an unrestricted Texas Medical License and board certification in their specialty. While exceptions may be considered, approval must be obtained from the Vice Dean of Education and/or the Dean of the College of Medicine and the Office of the Provost. All positions within the University of Houston System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Physician applicants are required to provide documentation of current licensure and board certification as part of their application materials.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidate.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.