Assistant Professor of Research, Obstetrics and Gynecology Population and Preventative

About the role

The Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women's Health is accepting applications for its NIH-funded K12 faculty training program, “Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health (BIRWCH)” at the Assistant Professor level. The position becomes available August 15, 2027. At UTMB, the BIRCWH program has five research focus areas: aging, cancer prevention, health disparities / Hispanic health, infectious disease, and reproductive health, each supported by nationally recognized mentors chosen for their research, mentoring records, and dedication to advancing interdisciplinary women's health research.

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.

Requirements

• Have a PhD degree or clinical doctorate.
• Have completed all postgraduate training including a postdoctoral or clinical fellowship.
• Have no more than 8 years of research experience after their 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.