Assistant Professor-Tenure Track

The Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology in the Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio invites applications for an Assistant Professor, Tenure Track. Individuals holding a Ph.D., or MD with an outstanding record of innovative research and academic scholarship broadly related to any area of physiology are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates whose interests complement departmental strengths, including Aging & Integrative Physiology of Aging, Cardiovascular Physiology, Gastrointestinal Physiology, Metabolic Physiology; Molecular & Cellular Physiology, and Renal Physiology.

We seek candidates of integrity, dedication and an aspiration for discovery. We highly value the dignity of our university community, collegiality and collaboration. Our department fosters a team atmosphere, with robust mentoring of early-career faculty and highly supportive departmental leadership strongly invested in the success of our faculty. 

The successful candidate will receive a competitive start-up package and laboratory space. Expectations include maintaining a vigorous externally funded research program, providing exemplary mentorship, and contributing to the department’s teaching mission across the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.

UT Health San Antonio offers extensive research resources, including the Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s & Neurodegenerative Diseases, Barshop Institute for Longevity & Aging Studies, the Mays Cancer Institute, Center for Biomedical Neuroscience, Center for Molecular Metabolism, Center for Precision Medicine, and the Center for Innovative Drug Discovery. Additional collaborative opportunities exist with regional partners such as the San Antonio Army Military Medical Center, Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital, Texas Diabetes Institute, and the Southwest Research Institute. We also aim to expand interactions with UT Austin, UT Southwestern, and Texas A&M University.

San Antonio, a metropolitan area, of 2.7 million residents, is widely known for its high standard of living, numerous cultural events, outstanding schools, and a moderate cost of living. The city is rapidly growing and known for its rich cultural heritage and welcoming community. Nearby attractions include Austin, the Texas Gulf Coast, and the scenic Texas Hill Country.

Applicants are encouraged to visit our website https://www.uthscsa.edu/research to learn more about our research infrastructure and programs. For questions or discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Jason Pugh, Ph.D. ([email protected]) or Hye Young Lee, Ph.D. ([email protected]), Recruitment Committee Co-Chairs.

To apply, please visit http://wp.uthscsa.edu/careers/, posting #26000271. Attach a combined PDF file that includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a brief description of scientific achievements with current and future research interests (not to exceed 3 pages), and names of three references.  

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.