Assistant Professor, Immunologist - Surgery, Center Translational Injury Research; CeTIR
Listed on 2026-10-14
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Immunology Research
Location: Town of Texas
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), Assistant Professor (junior faculty) position for a PhD-trained immunologist in the Department of Surgery, Center for Translational Injury Research (CeTIR). We seek a highly motivated and collaborative scientist with expertise in the innate immune response to injury and a strong interest in developing innovative immunomodulatory strategies.
Key Position Responsibilities- Establish and maintain an independent, externally funded research program focused on innate immunity in the context of injury, inflammation, and repair.
- Investigate mechanisms of the innate immune response and explore therapeutic immunomodulation strategies.
- Collaborate actively with faculty within the Department of Surgery and the Pediatric Translational Laboratories to advance team‑based science.
- Contribute to the academic mission through mentoring trainees, including graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research staff.
- Participate in institutional and departmental service activities as appropriate.
CeTIR provides a highly collaborative and well‑supported research environment with access to state‑of‑the‑art core facilities and clinical research infrastructure. The successful candidate will receive a competitive recruitment package, including generous start‑up funds to support the development of their research program.
Required Qualifications- PhD (or equivalent) in Immunology, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated expertise in innate immune mechanisms, particularly in injury, trauma, sepsis, or inflammation.
- Strong record of peer‑reviewed publications.
- Evidence of potential to secure independent research funding.
- Postdoctoral training with a focus on translational or clinically relevant immunology.
- Experience in experimental models of injury or critical illness.
- Interest in interdisciplinary and collaborative research environments.
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter outlining research interests and career goals
- Statement of research plans (2–3 pages)
- Contact information for three professional references
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