"Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Human Genetics"

The Center for Human Genetics (McDermott Center for Human Growth & Development) at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is seeking applications for a tenure-track position in human genetics. Outstanding investigators at any rank will be considered. Areas of interest include the impact of genome variation on human phenotypes, mechanisms underlying Mendelian disorders, genotype-environment interactions, functions of the non-coding genome and computational genomics.

UT Southwestern Medical Center, one of the premiere academic medical centers in the world, has a long and distinguished history of excellence in disease-related basic science research, particularly in genetics. Highlights of the Center for Human Genetics include:

• A stimulating and highly collaborative environment that provides a nucleus for basic and clinical human genetics research across UT Southwestern
• A state-of-the-art next-generation sequencing facility with informatics support
• Core services for sample collection from patients and families
• Partnership with new campus-wide initiatives in human and population genomics
• Integration with clinical services in medical genetics and rare diseases
• UT Southwestern is part of a health care system that provides primary care and referral services to a large, diverse and growing population in Dallas and North Texas.

Candidates should hold a graduate degree (M.D., Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.), have completed a postdoctoral fellowship and demonstrated the potential to lead a competitive, independently funded research program. Candidates should apply online at https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/ (search for job #815744) by November 15, 2025. Applications should include a C.V., 3-page summary of past accomplishments and future research, and letters of support sent by three references. Please email questions to Susan.Hayes@UTSouthwestern.edu.