Huffington Center on Aging (Assistant Professor)
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7285528 (Ref:20435-en_US)
Posted: October 7, 2024
Job Description
Summary
The Huffington Center on Aging at Baylor College of Medicine invites applications for a faculty position at the level of tenure-track assistant professor or associate or full professor with tenure. We seek a candidate passionate about conducting cutting-edge research in understanding fundamental cellular biology and disease processes of relevance to aging processes. This includes but is not limited to metabolic and neurodegenerative disorders. As a faculty member, you will have the opportunity to work with a highly dynamic group of scientists engaged in diverse aging research programs within the Aging Center and across the College and have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
Applicants should have an M.D. and/or Ph.D. degree with an outstanding publication record and committed to mentoring graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. The successful candidate is expected to direct a competitive, independent and extramurally funded basic or translational research program.
Baylor College of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. The Huffington Center on Aging is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, as well as a supportive and highly collaborative environment. The faculty candidate will also have opportunities to apply for various State and College funded recruitment programs such as the CPRIT (Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas) or McNair Scholar programs to augment the start-up package.
Applicants should submit a cover letter with curriculum vitae, a statement of future research directions and objectives, and the names of at least three individuals willing to furnish letters of reference to Hui Zheng, Ph.D., Director of the Huffington Center on Aging at https://jobs.bcm.edu under Job Req. ID: 20435, Job Title: Huffington Center on Aging (Assistant Professor). The submission deadline is October 15, 2024.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
