Pharmacology-Instructor/Research
🔍 San Antonio
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- Faculty
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- School of Medicine
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- 26000345 Requisition #
Department of Pharmacology
Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at the UT Health San Antonio
The Department of Pharmacology in The Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio invites applications for a non-tenured faculty position at the Instructor level.
The Instructor will conduct preclinical research on the neurobiology and pharmacology of substance use disorders, with particular emphasis on the interactions among substance use, sleep, and related neurobehavioral and physiological outcomes. The position contributes to experimental research, scientific publications, grant applications, and the development of new research projects. The Instructor will also contribute to graduate education and provides laboratory training and supervision to students, postdoctoral fellows, and research staff.
Qualifications:
Education: Ph.D., M.D., D.V.M., or equivalent doctoral degree in pharmacology, neuroscience, biomedical sciences, or a related field.
Experience: Advanced research training and experience in behavioral pharmacology, neuroscience, substance use disorders, or a related area of biomedical research, demonstrated through postdoctoral research experience and a record of scholarly productivity.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Specialized theoretical and practical knowledge of behavioral pharmacology, neuropharmacology, and the neurobiology of substance use disorders and stress.
• Ability to design and conduct preclinical experiments using laboratory animal models and to analyze and interpret behavioral, physiological, and neurobiological data.
• Scientific writing and oral communication skills for manuscripts, research grant applications, scientific presentations, and graduate instruction.
• Ability to train and supervise students, postdoctoral fellows, and research staff in research methods and the interpretation and dissemination of findings.
Job Duties:
• Design and conduct behavioral and pharmacological experiments using laboratory animal models.
• Apply specialized experimental approaches to investigate the effects of drugs of abuse and potential pharmacotherapeutic interventions.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret behavioral, physiological, and neurobiological data.
• Participate in the development of new research projects.
• Prepare scientific manuscripts and research grant applications, and present research findings at scientific meetings.
• Contribute to graduate education through lectures and other instructional activities in pharmacology, neuroscience, and substance use disorders.
• Train and supervise graduate and undergraduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research staff in laboratory procedures, experimental design, data analysis, and the interpretation and dissemination of research findings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
To apply, interested candidates should visit wp.uthscsa.edu/careers/and search for job number 26000345. Please submit a curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching/mentorship statement, and contact information for references.
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical- UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for fulltime employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision- Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
Disability- Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Retirement- Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each fiscal year.
Discounts- Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
