Assistant Professor - Orthopaedic Surgery

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  

This position emphasizes translational regenerative research aimed at developing new therapeutics for musculoskeletal disorders. The faculty member will hold a primary appointment in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation and will conduct research within the Shriners Children’s Texas Research Center. Responsibilities include leading an independent, competitive research program in musculoskeletal regenerative medicine; collaborating with UTMB’s extensive network of biomedical researchers and scientific centers; mentoring graduate students and postdoctoral fellows; utilizing UTMB’s advanced core facilities such as sequencing, microscopy, and proteomics; and pursuing research funding, including opportunities through Shriners Children’s.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidate should hold a PhD in related field.  

SALARY:

Commensurate with experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.