Instructor - Molecular Medicine - Alluri Lab

The Department of Radiation Oncology at UT Southwestern Medical Center is recruiting Instcutor to join Dr. Prasanna Alluri in the Molecular Medicine Section, a translational research unit focused on understanding and overcoming therapeutic resistance in cancer.

Research Environment & Opportunities

UT Southwestern is one of the nation's premier biomedical research institutions, home to six Nobel Laureates and 25 members of the National Academy of Sciences. The Department of Radiation Oncology is nationally recognized for innovation in clinical practice, radiation physics, and translational research.

The department includes:

• A high-volume clinical program with state-of-the-art radiotherapy platforms
• 25 physician-scientists, 14 residents, and a collaborative clinical faculty
• A Division of Medical Physics and Engineering with 31 faculty physicists and robust technical infrastructure
• A Molecular Medicine Section with 18 faculty (10 principal investigators) actively pursuing discovery-driven research

In our section and department, we are committed to building a dynamic and collaborative community of researchers focused on basic discoveries that will have a lasting impact on the care of cancer patients. New faculty will be supported with resources to build integrated research programs and encouraged to collaborate with colleagues across UT Southwestern, including within the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!