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The University of Texas at El Paso · 3 hours ago

Research Assistant Professor in Behavioral Genetics

positionEl Paso, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date3+ years exp

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications for a non-tenure-track faculty position as a Research Assistant Professor in Behavioral Genetics. The successful candidate will engage in collaborative research, secure extramural funding, and contribute to the training of students while focusing on Drosophila genetics and behaviors.

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Responsibilities

Participate in collaborative research programs across the Colleges of Science, Health Sciences, Engineering, and the School of Pharmacy
Secure extramural funding independently or collaboratively
Publish in high-impact peer-reviewed journals
Contribute to the training of undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral/research associates

Qualification

Drosophila geneticsGrant writingCollaborative researchAging researchImmunostainingConfocal microscopyMolecular analysesCommunicationMentoring experience

Required

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in a relevant field
Minimum of three years of postdoctoral experience
Demonstrated success in collaborative research and peer-reviewed publications
Grant writing & funding experience writing or contributing to research grants, instrumentation grants, or collaborative proposals
Ability to work effectively within diverse, multidisciplinary teams of faculty and students
Commitment to involving students in research, mentoring, and publication opportunities
Expertise in aging and dementia research
Expertise in Drosophila genetics, behaviors and neuroanatomy
Expertise in immunostaining, confocal microscopy, ELISA, molecular analyses (e.g., qRT-PCR), and statistical analyses
Strong communication & reporting skills
Successful teaching and mentoring experiences

Company

The University of Texas at El Paso

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The University of Texas at El Paso.
dateFounded in 1913
location
El Paso, Texas, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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http://www.utep.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$2.8M
Key Investors
Google.orgNational Cancer InstituteU.S. Department of Education
2024-06-04Grant· $1M
2023-04-06Grant· $1M
2022-09-13Grant· $0.55M

Leadership Team

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Guadalupe V.
Senior Assoc. Vice President for Business Affairs/Deputy Chief Financial Officer, CGFM
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Mark McGurk
CFO/Vice President for Business Affairs, CPA, CGFM
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