Faculty recruited through this mechanism will join CRI’s Genetic and Metabolic Disease Program ( GMDP ), directed by Dr. Ralph DeBerardinis. Highlights of the GMDP include:
- A robust basic research environment dedicated to understanding the genetic and metabolic basis of human disease.
- Integration with clinical programs in genetic and metabolic diseases at Children’s Medical Center, providing outstanding opportunities for gene discovery, translational research, and therapeutic trials.
- A state-of-the-art mass spectrometry facility dedicated to metabolomics and isotope tracing.
UT Southwestern Medical Center has a long and distinguished history of excellence in disease-related basic science research. CRI is recruiting outstanding individuals dedicated to solving fundamental problems in biology and disease. CRI is a dynamic and highly collaborative scientific environment, with major areas of focus in cancer biology, tissue regeneration, and metabolism.
Apply here or click "Apply on Website" button to submit your CV (not a Biosketch), a 3-page summary of your past accomplishments and research plan, and 3 confidential letters of support. The deadline for applications and letters of support is October 15, 2026.
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 accomplishments 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/
