Associate Or Full Professor Of Human Genetics

Conduct research in human genetics, teach and mentor Ph.D. students in human genetics, and participate in medical education of medical students. The UTRGV Department of Human Genetics is recruiting three Associate or Full Professors of Human Genetics (Tenure Track) with expertise and research interests that will complement those of existing faculty.

Areas of interest include genetic epidemiology, statistical genetics, molecular genetics, nutrigenomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and exposomics. Successful applicants will be able to leverage unique departmental resources including a 12,000-processor computer cluster dedicated to genetic analysis, a colony of ~1,000 laboratory opossums (Monodelphis domestica), large biorepository of samples from extended human pedigrees, and an induced pluripotent stem cell program. The successful applicant will have a strong publication record, and prior experience with NIH funded grants is preferred.

The successful candidates will be expected to develop a competitively funded research program and to take part in large scale team science projects focused on our existing longitudinal human population cohorts. Successful candidates also will be expected to take part in our Human Genetics Ph.D. program, which will launch in the fall of 2022. Experience with graduate education is preferred, and one of the successful candidates will have the opportunity to be the Director of the Ph.D. program. These positions will be based at our campus in Brownsville, Texas.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. Human Genetics, Biology, Genetic Epidemiology, or relevant discipline

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Established research program in genetic epidemiology, statistical genetics, molecular genetics, nutrigenomics, proteomics, metabolomics, or exposomics

Preferred Qualifications

Active grant funding for research program; history of NIH grant funding; experience with graduate education.

License or Certification Required? Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience Desired Start Date 08/23/2022