The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) invites applications for multiple full-time, tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. These open-rank positions are anticipated to begin in Fall 2026. UTMB Health is a $2.2 billion academic health science center comprising five schools—Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions, Graduate Biomedical Sciences, and Public & Population Health—along with three institutes and more than ten advanced research centers. As Texas’s first academic health center, UTMB has a long-standing tradition of excellence in education, biomedical research, and patient care. Science Careers
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is a highly collaborative research community with strengths in:
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Nuclear architecture
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Genomics and ancient DNA
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Structural biology
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Infectious diseases
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Biophysics and quantitative biology
UTMB also benefits from close proximity to the Galveston National Laboratory, one of only two BSL-4 laboratories located on a U.S. university campus.
Research Areas of Interest:
Applicants with research programs in the following areas are especially encouraged to apply:
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Genomics
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Artificial intelligence in biology
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Single-cell and spatial biology
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Computational biology
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Molecular and biochemical sciences
Qualifications:
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Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant discipline
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Demonstrated potential to establish and sustain an externally funded research program
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Commitment to teaching and mentoring at the graduate and/or professional level
Recruitment Package:
UTMB offers an attractive and competitive recruitment package, including:
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Competitive salary
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Generous start-up funding
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Renovated laboratory space
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Comprehensive benefits package
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Excellent retirement program
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Relocation assistance
Hiring decisions will be based solely on research achievements, scholarly potential, and educational contributions.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a single PDF file (≤10 MB) containing:
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Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Summary of research accomplishments and future goals (2–3 pages)
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Teaching and mentoring statement (1 page)
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Contact information for three professional references
Submit applications to:
Erez Lieberman Aiden, Ph.D.
Email: elaiden@utmb.edu
Important Dates
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Application review begins: Immediately
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Closing date: January 21, 2026
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Review continues through: March 1, 2026
Living in Galveston:
Learn more about living in the communities served by UTMB Health:
www.utmb.edu
UTMB Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.