The Department of Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center is currently recruiting for a research faculty member in the Division of General and Acute Care Surgery. Applicant should have a completed a postdoctoral degree. This individual will develop a Research Program, complete submission of funding applications, submit publications in high impact journals and participate in presentations at local and national meetings, interact with other lab members to mentor and direct the research program. Attend lab meetings bi-weekly Departmental and University seminars. The job will require applying for grants and seeking independent funding. A commitment to basic and clinical research is essential.

UT Southwestern ranks among the top academic medical centers in the world. Our distinguished faculty includes active Nobel Prize winners. Nearly 4,200 medical, graduate and allied health students, residents and postdoctoral fellows are trained each year. Our physicians provide care to patients at UT Southwestern University Hospitals and Clinics as well as three other affiliated hospitals.

The Dallas area boasts a low cost of living with diverse neighborhoods and great schools. The area has world class quality of life options, with more than 175 museums and art galleries, premier performance halls, numerous parks, lakes, golf courses and seven professional sport franchises.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status .