Job Description

Assistant Professor or Higher
Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine

The Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine in the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine at Texas
Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso is accepting applications from highly qualified clinician scientists
or scientists for a faculty position in the Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine with
scientific expertise and interest in one of the following areas of research: Cancer, Diabetes/Metabolism,
Infectious Disease, or Neuroscience.

Researchers in the Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine focus on performing basic, clinical,
and translational research to study diseases prevalent in the local population, and to identify molecular
mechanisms using cutting-edge technologies. Our faculty is also instrumental in training the next generation
of biomedical research scientists through the TTUHSC El Paso L. Frederick Francis Graduate School of
Biomedical Sciences.

Minimum Qualifications:

• M.D., or an equivalent degree, Ph.D. in the field of biomedical sciences, or M.D.-Ph.D. degrees
• Experience in teaching graduate and medical students
• Record of accomplishment in basic, translational, or biomedical sciences or related area
• Minimum of three (3) years of post-doctoral experience in biomedical sciences or related area
• A continuous publication record in peer-reviewed journals
• For physician applicants who wish to engage in clinical practice: Board certification by an ABMS member board and a full, unrestricted Texas medical license (or eligibility for licensure)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Track record of sustained success in extramural grant funding
• Emerging or established regional, national, or international reputation for the rank of associate professor or higher
• Scientific expertise and interest in one of the following areas of research: Cancer, Diabetes/Metabolism, Infectious Disease, or Neuroscience

Institution : TTUHSC El Paso is one of the five independent universities in the Texas Tech University System,
and is comprised of the Foster School of Medicine, the Hunt School of Nursing, the Francis Graduate School
of Biomedical Sciences, and the Hunt School of Dental Medicine.

Community : Residents enjoy high-desert climate living in a friendly and multicultural community with no state
income tax. El Paso is home to the Sun Bowl/Division I athletics, Franklin Mountains State Park (the largest
U.S. urban park), museums, AAA baseball team, semi-pro soccer, Broadway series, a classic film festival,
and symphony.

• Top 5 Safest Large U.S. Cities, AdvisorSmith, 2021.
• All-America City (innovation, inclusiveness, and civic engagement), National Civic League, Finalist 2022
• Easy access to the El Paso International Airport
• Exceptional public and private schools

Applications :
Interested candidates must apply online at and click on “El Paso Faculty”.
Search for position requisition ID 40958BR, 40960BR, 40961BR or 40962BR .

For additional information, applicants please contact:
Rajkumar Lakshmanaswamy, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine
rajkumar.lakshmanaswamy@ttuhsc.edu
(915) 215-6473

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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