Assistant Professor of Research, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Population and Preventative

About the role

NIH-funded K12 faculty training program “Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health (BIRWCH)” at the Assistant Professor level, available August 15, 2027. Located at UTMB, John W McCullough Building (0587), Galveston, Texas. Posted October 2, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Devote 75% effort conducting clinical or basic research related to women's health or sex differences, under the guidance of two or more senior BIRWCH mentors.
• Participate in career development activities as required by the UTMB BIRCWH curriculum (program details: https://www.utmb.edu/bircwh).
• Actively participate in intra- and inter-departmental meetings.
• Engage in high-quality research.
• Apply for external federal and non-federal funding.
• Publish peer-reviewed manuscripts.
• Present at regional, national, and international scientific meetings.
• Conduct research within one of the five focus areas: aging, cancer prevention, health disparities / Hispanic health, infectious disease, or reproductive health.
• Work with nationally recognized mentors in the chosen focus area, selected for research excellence, mentoring records, and dedication to advancing interdisciplinary women's health research.

Requirements

• PhD degree or clinical doctorate.
• Completed all postgraduate training including a postdoctoral or clinical fellowship.
• No more than 8 years of research experience after the last doctoral degree at program start.

Qualifications

• Good publication record.
• Interest in women's health or sex differences.
• Demonstrated skills in seeking or obtaining research support.