Assistant Professor, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
JOB DESCRIPTION:
UTMB BMB seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in computational biological physics. The appointee will build an independent program that uncovers the physical principles of cell, nuclear, and genome organization and gene regulation using polymer/statistical-mechanics modeling, molecular dynamics, and machine learning integrated with genomic data; will collaborate across experimental and computational groups; and will teach/mentor at the graduate level.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ph.D. in Physics, Biophysics, Computational Biology, Bioengineering, or a closely related field.
- Postdoctoral research experience in theoretical/computational structural biology, chromatin biophysics, or physical genomics with a peer-reviewed publication record commensurate with rank.
- Evidence of effective collaboration and mentoring; commitment to inclusive education.
- Clear potential to secure extramural funding and to contribute to graduate/undergraduate teaching.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Depth in polymer simulations and biomolecular mechanics (e.g., supercoiling, SMC/loop-extrusion, nucleosome dynamics).
- Experience analyzing genomic data, including Hi-C and epigenomic data
- Demonstrated track record of student mentorship
SALARY:
Commensurate with experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
