Faculty Position in Metabolism Research

Children’s Medical Center Research Institute (CRI) at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks applications for** tenure-track faculty positions in metabolism research**. Candidates must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree and the ability to direct an independently funded research program. Areas of particular interest include human diseases impacted by changes in cellular metabolism and mechanistic links connecting metabolism, genetics, and gene expression. Faculty recruited through this mechanism will join CRI’s Genetic and Metabolic Disease Program (GMDP), directed by Dr. Ralph DeBerardinis.

Highlights of the GMDP include:

• A robust basic research environment dedicated to understanding the genetic and metabolic basis of human disease.

• Integration with clinical programs in genetic and metabolic diseases at Children’s Medical Center, providing outstanding opportunities for gene discovery, translational research, and therapeutic trials.

• A state-of-the-art mass spectrometry facility dedicated to metabolomics and isotope tracing.

UT Southwestern Medical Center has a long and distinguished history of excellence in disease-related basic science research. CRI is recruiting outstanding individuals dedicated to solving fundamental problems in biology and disease. CRI is a dynamic and highly collaborative scientific environment, with major areas of focus in cancer biology, tissue regeneration, and metabolism.

Qualification

Candidates must have a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree and the ability to direct independently-funded research programs.

Application Instructions

Apply here to submit your CV (not a Biosketch), cover letter, a 3-page summary of your past accomplishments and research plan, and 3 confidential letters of support.

The deadline for applicatons and letters of support is October 15, 2026.

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.

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

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

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Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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