Faculty Position in Metabolism Research
Children’s Medical Center Research Institute (CRI) at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks applications for tenure-track faculty positions in metabolism research.
About the Role
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 a dynamic and highly collaborative scientific environment, with major areas of focus in cancer biology, tissue regeneration, and metabolism.
Requirements
- Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree.
- Ability to direct an independently funded research program.
Research Focus
Areas of particular interest include human diseases impacted by changes in cellular metabolism and mechanistic links connecting metabolism, genetics, and gene expression.
Application Details
Application deadline: October 15, 2026. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.