Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine-Infectious Disease **Galveston, Texas, United States** Faculty UTMB Health Requisition # 2406301 **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** Research (97%): This position’s responsibilities will include 1) continuing development of a research program focused on metabolic dysfunction in malnutrition (obesity and undernutrition) and infectious diseases; 2) continuing to publish original research papers; 3) developing productive interactions with investigators within the ID Division and larger UTMB research community, particularly those working in the area of metabolic function; and 4) obtain independent extramural research funding by end of year 3 of the K01. Administrative (3%): This position will fulfill the administrative requirements that are standard for the Assistant Professor position. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** + MD degree or equivalent, Board Certified or Board Eligible in Infectious Disease. + Must have completed an ACGME-accredited internal medicine residency. **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 VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation