Assistant Professor or Higher (Cancer Research)

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 clinicianscientists
or scientists for a faculty position in the Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine with scientific expertise and interest in Cancer research.
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 equivalent degree, Ph.D. in the field of biomedical science, or M.D.-Ph.D. degrees
• Experience in teaching graduate students and/or medical students
• Record of accomplishment in basic or translational cancer research
• 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 ABMSmember board and a full, unrestricted Texas medical license (or eligibility for licensure) are required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Track record of sustained success in extramural grant funding
• Scientific expertise and interest in one or more of the following areas: cancer development and progression, experimental therapeutics, cancer biomarkers, cancer genomics, metabolomics or proteomics
• Emerging or established regional, national, or international reputation for the rank of associate professor or higher

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 43330BR or 43717BR.

For additional information, applicants please contact:
Rajkumar Lakshmanaswamy, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine
[email protected]
(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, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic.