Research Assistant Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine - McGovern Medical School **Location:** Texas Medical Center-Houston, Texas **Category:** Faculty McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston Requisition #: 2500004X McGovern Medical SchoolatUTHealth Houston, a leading academic health center, invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), position in theDepartment of Pathology and Laboratory Medicineat the rank of Research Assistant Professor. Under the direction of the Professor and Vice Chair for Research, the Assistant Professor will be advancing the research program in pathogenic spirochetes. The successful candidate will join the research group and work on an NIH-supported project to develop systems to support axenic culture and genetic manipulation of _Treponema pallidum_ . **Position Key Accountabilities:** 1. Development and implementation of research projects based on research goals, preliminary data, background reading, and computational approaches. 2. Performance of laboratory and computational research with thorough documentation of research approaches, data, and analysis and interpretation. 3. Preparation and publication of research results in scientific articles, abstracts, oral and poster presentations, and (where appropriate) online databases and postings. 4. Participation in preparing grant applications, reports, research approvals and certifications, and other information needed to continue or expand research. 5. Participation in the maintenance and, as needed, expansion and updating of a strong laboratory environment. 6. Involvement in other activities at UTHealth Houston and other organizations related to career plans and development as a scientist and faculty member. **Qualifications:** The applicant must have a Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience in microbiology, molecular biology, biology, or a related field and preferably a background in research of pathogenic spirochetes. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual with a record of accomplishment in research production and a strong background and technical expertise in bacterial pathogenesis, cell, and molecular biology, and who is willing to work with rabbits. **The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)** Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital. **UTHealth Benefits** UTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Houston Office of Benefits Website. https://www.uth.edu/benefits/ **Equal Employment Opportunity Statement** UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law. UTHealth Houston has adopted a policy consistent with CMS regulations to protect our patients and university community from exposure to COVID-19. This policy affects all employees, residents, fellows, students, contractors, new hires, visiting scholars program participants, adjunct faculty, and volunteers who work, train, or collaborate at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Science Center. In addition, all UTHealth Houston ​​​​​​​employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth’s Houston rules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations, including COVID-19 vaccination and safety requirements. Work location is based on the needs of the department and may be adjusted.