What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIV Researcher position at UT Southwestern Medical Center?
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases & Geographic Medicine, is seeking applicants for a faculty position at the Assistant Professor level and above.
Candidates will be expected to develop an independently funded basic science, translational science, or clinical research program in the field of HIV research. The research program is expected to produce peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts in high impact journals, and the successful candidate is expected to obtain extramural NIH funding support for research, attend and present national and international scientific conferences, and develop an international scientific reputation in the field of infectious diseases and HIV research. The successful candidate is also expected to participate in programmatic research development in the division and on the campus. In addition to their work in the laboratory, this candidate is expected to teach in appropriate courses and provide lectures to enhance the experience and exposure of learners to infectious diseases. The candidate is expected to apply for a DOCS award upon hire.
Applicants must have M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree, or equivalent, from an approved LCME medical school, graduate school, and have satisfactorily completed post-doctoral research training.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
Benefits
- UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
