Description:
The Department of Biology and Biochemistry at the University of
Houston invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in
neuroimmunology at the Assistant Professor level. This hire is for
a Presidential Frontier Faculty (PFF), a university-wide strategic
initiative designed to recruit exceptional scholars to drive
innovation in high-priority fields. This search coincides with a
historic moment for neurodegenerative research in the state, marked
by the imminent launch of the Dementia Prevention and Research
Institute of Texas (DPRIT), a $3 billion state-funded initiative
dedicated to accelerating breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s, dementia,
and related brain disorders. The successful candidate will be
uniquely positioned to leverage this expansive new state funding
landscape.
We seek an outstanding scientist whose research investigates the
role of the immune system in nervous system function, dysfunction,
or neurodegeneration. Areas of interest may include, but are not
limited to, neuroimmune interactions, neuroinflammation, glial
biology, immune mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases,
and the development of immune-based therapeutic approaches.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a
relevant field. Competitive candidates will have a strong record of
scientific achievement and publication, demonstrate the potential
to establish an innovative, independent, and externally funded
research program, and show a commitment to collaborative and
interdisciplinary research.
The successful candidate is also expected to: 1. Collaborate with
faculty within the department and across the university,
particularly within the expanding neuroscience and biomedical
research community; 2. Contribute to the university’s strategic
initiatives related to neurodegenerative diseases, including
participation in the newly developing UH MIND (Multidisciplinary
Institute for Neuroscience and Dementia at UH); and 3. Demonstrate
a strong commitment to excellence in graduate and undergraduate
teaching and mentoring.
The Department of Biology and Biochemistry provides
state-of-the-art laboratory space within the Science and
Engineering Research Center (SERC), access to advanced core
facilities, and abundant opportunities for collaboration within the
university and with nearby institutions, including the Texas
Medical Center, of which UH is a member.
Application materials must include: 1) Cover letter, 2) Curriculum
vitae, 3) Research statement (maximum 4 pages), 4) Teaching and
mentoring statement (maximum 2 pages), 5) Three representative
publications; and 6) Contact information for at least three
references.
Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of
Texas for the duration of their appointments.
Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and
will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.
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.
