Assistant Professor to Professor (Open Rank) - Biochemistry and Structural Biology

Open Rank Faculty Positions Biochemistry and Structural Biology UT Health San Antonio (UTHSA) Joe R.
and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine We are seeking outstanding candidates for Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor positions (Open Rank) in Biochemistry and Structural Biology with an initial appointment level commensurate with experience and accomplishments (tenure-track or tenured).
Candidates may complement existing areas of expertise and/or bring exciting new directions to the BSB department (https://lsom.
uthscsa.
edu/biochemistry/).
We are interested in exceptional candidates in all areas of biomedical research with emphasis on the current search on biochemistry, biophysics, and structural biology of membrane proteins and signal transduction components.
The Department houses University-supported core facilities in macromolecular structure and interactions (X-ray crystallography, Cryo-EM, NMR spectroscopy, SPR, ITC/DSC), mass spectrometry (proteomics and metabolomics), as well as a Center for Innovative Drug Discovery (high throughput screening and medicinal chemistry) (https://wp.
uthscsa.
edu/biochemistry/core-facilities/).
UT Health San Antonio comprises of Medical, Graduate, Dental, Nursing, and Health Profession schools.
It is also home to the NCI-designated Mays Cancer Center, the Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute, the Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies, and the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases.
San Antonio is the seventh largest city in the U.
S.
, with a historic downtown, a vibrant economy, affordable housing, and a multitude of recreational opportunities.
Applicants must have strong research and publication portfolios and compelling plans for future work supported in part by extramural funding.
Each position offers a generous startup package, a supportive scientific environment, and the potential for additional support from the UT STARs Program and the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT).
Successful applicants will be able to develop a competitive research program, form extensive internal and external collaborations, serve as mentors for students and research fellows, and contribute to teaching in graduate and professional programs.
Interested candidates should visit https://uthscsa.
referrals.
selectminds.
com/faculty and enter job number 23002917 to apply.
Please upload a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a two-page description of current and future research interests before January 31, 2024.
For questions regarding these opportunities, please email: BSB-Search@uthscsa.
edu UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities.
All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
Assistant Professor Job Code (External) Benefits Overview UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees.
Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.
5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical- UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.
Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction.
Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan.
Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision- Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services.
Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Retirement- Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP).
TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions.
ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees.
Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options: Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year.
PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year plus three floating holidays, which can be used anytime during the fiscal year.
FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Discounts- Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.
It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.