"Research Assistant Professor - Neuroimmunology"

Department

Ctr for Nuclear Rec & Cell Sig

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Description

The Center for Nuclear Receptors and Cell Signaling in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the University of Houston invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor with experience in neuroimmunology. The Research Assistant Professor is non-tenure track faculty position with primary responsibilities in research. This faculty level position will report to the laboratory PI. Our group does research on immune dysfunction in neurodegeneration diseases and the development of effective immunotherapy.
We are seeking a candidate with solid experience on immunology, basic and translational immunology, and genetically modified animal models. This includes but not limits to, experience in immune-related analyses and murine models.

Qualifications

• A PhD in Immunology or other fields with deep experience in testing the mechanism of novel immune therapy or immune mechanisms associated with neurodegeneration diseases.
• At least 3-year post-doctoral experience
• At least 3-year animal research experience
• Record of research accomplishments (Scientific publications on neuroimmunology)
• Evidence of capacity to secure extramural funding

Required Documents

Cover Letter, CV, Research Statement, and include contact information for 3 references

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. The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.