Faculty Position at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research

The Stowers Institute for Medical Research invites innovative young scientists in the Life Sciences to submit applications for a faculty position. We anticipate making an appointment in 2016 at the rank of Assistant Investigator. Research programs of interest include, but are not limited to: computational biology, neuroscience, developmental and cell biology, genomics, stem cell biology, regenerative biology, and epigenetics. Our interests encompass a broad gamut of experimental organisms and approaches. The successful candidate will benefit from and complement the Institute’s existing strengths in genetics and epigenetics, cell and chromosome biology, stem cells and regenerative biology, developmental biology and evolution, biochemistry, and neuroscience.

The position is fully funded throughout the candidate’s appointment. This includes $600,000 per year for full salary support and research funding, in addition to start-up funds and ongoing needs for equipment. The initial appointment is for 6 years and is then subject to renewal every 6 to 7 years. In total, the package for a junior position is more than $3.5 million over the first term and increases significantly after promotion. In addition, investigators may take advantage of exceptional core facilities and technology centers staffed by over 100 scientists.

Stowers investigators have multiple opportunities to be involved with the Institute’s Graduate School program.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and postdoctoral experience demonstrating innovation and excellence in their field. Candidates will be expected to possess a long-term vision of their scientific interests, to establish a vigorous and innovative research program, and to actively contribute to the Institute’s mission and collegiality.

Deadline for application submission is November 1, 2015

Questions about your current application should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Alejandro Sánchez Alvarado. Other members of the search committee are Ron Conaway, Jerry Workman, Matt Gibson, Kausik Si and Julia Zeitlinger.

The Stowers Institute for Medical Research is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military status, or any other status protected by law.