University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Associate or Full Professor of Human Genetics
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Brownsville, Texas, United States, 78520
Office LocationThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley1201 W. University DriveHuman ResourcesMASS Building 2 nd FloorEdinburg, TX 78539Contact InformationEdinburg: (956)665-2451Brownsville: (956) 882-8205
Office hours:Monday-Friday8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Associate or Full Professor of Human Genetics
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Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race. Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission.Position Information
Scope of JobConduct research in human genetics, teach and mentor Ph.D. students in human genetics, and participate in medical education of medical students. The UTRGV Department of Human Genetics is recruiting two Associate or Full Professors of Human Genetics (Tenure Track) with expertise and research interests that will complement those of existing faculty. Areas of interest include genetic epidemiology, statistical genetics, molecular genetics, nutrigenomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and exposomics. Successful applicants will be able to leverage unique departmental resources including a 12,000-processor computer cluster dedicated to genetic analysis, a colony of ~1,000 laboratory opossums (Monodelphis domestica), large biorepository of samples from extended human pedigrees, and an induced pluripotent stem cell program. The successful applicant will have a strong publication record, and prior experience with NIH funded grants is preferred. The successful candidates will be expected to develop a competitively funded research program and to take part in large scale team science projects focused on our existing longitudinal human population cohorts. Successful candidates also will be expected to take part in our Human Genetics Ph.D. program, which will launch in the fall of 2022. Experience with graduate education is preferred, and one of the successful candidates will have the opportunity to be the Director of the Ph.D. program. These positions will be based at our campus in Brownsville, Texas.Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. Human Genetics, Biology, Genetic Epidemiology, or relevant discipline.Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Established research program in genetic epidemiology, statistical genetics, molecular genetics, nutrigenomics, proteomics, metabolomics, or exposomics.Preferred Qualifications
Active grant funding for research program; history of NIH grant funding; experience with graduate education.Salary
Commensurate with Qualifications and ExperienceDesired Start Date
11/04/2024EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.Important Dates
Open Date:
10/02/2024Close Date:
TBDAdditional Information
UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.Special Instructions to Applicants
Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.
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Office hours:Monday-Friday8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Associate or Full Professor of Human Genetics
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the
Apply for this Job
link/button.Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race. Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission.Position Information
Scope of JobConduct research in human genetics, teach and mentor Ph.D. students in human genetics, and participate in medical education of medical students. The UTRGV Department of Human Genetics is recruiting two Associate or Full Professors of Human Genetics (Tenure Track) with expertise and research interests that will complement those of existing faculty. Areas of interest include genetic epidemiology, statistical genetics, molecular genetics, nutrigenomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and exposomics. Successful applicants will be able to leverage unique departmental resources including a 12,000-processor computer cluster dedicated to genetic analysis, a colony of ~1,000 laboratory opossums (Monodelphis domestica), large biorepository of samples from extended human pedigrees, and an induced pluripotent stem cell program. The successful applicant will have a strong publication record, and prior experience with NIH funded grants is preferred. The successful candidates will be expected to develop a competitively funded research program and to take part in large scale team science projects focused on our existing longitudinal human population cohorts. Successful candidates also will be expected to take part in our Human Genetics Ph.D. program, which will launch in the fall of 2022. Experience with graduate education is preferred, and one of the successful candidates will have the opportunity to be the Director of the Ph.D. program. These positions will be based at our campus in Brownsville, Texas.Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. Human Genetics, Biology, Genetic Epidemiology, or relevant discipline.Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Established research program in genetic epidemiology, statistical genetics, molecular genetics, nutrigenomics, proteomics, metabolomics, or exposomics.Preferred Qualifications
Active grant funding for research program; history of NIH grant funding; experience with graduate education.Salary
Commensurate with Qualifications and ExperienceDesired Start Date
11/04/2024EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.Important Dates
Open Date:
10/02/2024Close Date:
TBDAdditional Information
UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.Special Instructions to Applicants
Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.
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