Tenure Track Assistant Professor – Gene Regulation / Molecular Biology / Omics
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
Job posting number: #7316230 (Ref:878672)
Posted: September 11, 2025
Salary / Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
The Green Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. We are seeking creative and collaborative scientists who bring innovative molecular, cellular, technological, or computational approaches to the study of gene regulation in development or disease. We will consider applicants with expertise in a broad array of biological systems, including but not limited to reproductive biology.The Green Center promotes leading-edge, integrative, and collaborative basic/clinical research. Successful candidates will be housed in a newly renovated state-of-the-art research facility with a generous start-up package and access to excellent core facilities.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. or M.D. or equivalent in a relevant field of study, postdoctoral or comparable experience, and a demonstrated record of research excellence.
● Applicants should apply online at https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/ (search for Job ID 878672) and upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a statement of planned research projects as pdf files.
● Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent via Interfolio.
● Collection and review of applications will commence October 1, 2025 and will continue during the 2025-2026 academic year until the position is filled, but applicants are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible.
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. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
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