Department : Biology and Biochemistry Salary : Commensurate with Experience/Education Description : The Department of Biology and Biochemistry at the
University of Houston invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. We seek an outstanding scientist conducting innovative research at the interface of biology and chemistry, preferably with a strong interest in drug discovery for cancer or other major diseases. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant field. Candidates for appointment at the Assistant Professor level must demonstrate a strong publication record and the potential to establish an independent, externally funded research program. Candidates applying at the Associate or Full Professor level must have a well-established, externally funded research program and a strong record of independent scholarship and scientific leadership. Salary and rank commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will also be expected to: 1) Collaborate with faculty within the department and across the university, particularly through the University of Houston Drug Discovery Institute (DDI); 2) Contribute to the university’s strategic research initiatives in cancer, dementia, and related diseases; and 3) Demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, including classroom teaching, research training, and mentoring. The Department of Biology and Biochemistry offers state-of-the-art laboratory space in the Science and Engineering Research Center (SERC), access to advanced core facilities, and extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across the university. Additional collaborative opportunities are available with nearby institutions in the Texas Medical Center, of which the University of Houston is a member. Application materials must include: 1) Cover letter, 2) Curriculum vitae, 3) Research statement (maximum 4 pages), 4) Teaching and mentoring statement (maximum 2 pages), 5) Three representative publications; and 6) Contact information for at least three references. All application materials must be submitted electronically through the UH Job Portal . Review of applications will begin approximately four weeks after the position is posted and will continue until the position is filled. Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of Texas for the duration of their appointments. Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates. All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained. The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
