Title: Postdoctoral Associate - 2 Openings

Employee Classification: Postdoctoral Research Assoc.

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-CBTS-Office of the Dean

Department: HSC-Center for Anatomical Sciences-300590

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: 60,000.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Center for Anatomical Sciences at the University of North Texas Health Science Center is located in the prestigious Cultural District of Fort Worth, TX. Our mission is to offer exceptional educational activities and to advance research in the anatomical sciences and allied fields.

Research strengths in the Center for Anatomical Sciences include biological anthropology, evolutionary biology, forensic sciences, biomechanics/functional morphology, and histology. The Center encompasses 8,000-square-feet of anatomy laboratories that support anatomical education, research, and outreach. The Center also houses dedicated research laboratories equipped for medical imaging analysis/morphometrics, forensic anthropology, thermoregulatory studies (environmental chamber), histology, and paleontological fossil preparation.

Center for Anatomical Sciences teaches dissection and prosection-based anatomy courses to Medical, Physical Therapy, Physician’s Assistant, and Master of Medical Science students. The Center is also home to the Structural Anatomy and Rehabilitation Sciences (STARS) PhD program that prepares graduate students to join the workforce as researchers and anatomy educators.

The Center also supports numerous K-12 science outreach programs, offering summer science camps, campus tours, and in-school events that introduce students to anatomy and its relationship to medical education.

Position Overview

The Center for Anatomical Sciences at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, TX invites applications for two Postdoctoral Associate positions. These two positions will combine team-taught instruction of dissection-based gross anatomy to medical students with faculty-mentored research. Applicants are encouraged to contact at least two current anatomy faculty members to discuss potential research collaborations (e.g., Drs. Elizabeth Cho, Rebecca Cook, Graci Finco, Lauren Gonzales, Kate Lesciotto, Scott Maddux, Rachel Menegaz, and Bern Perchalski).

Research strengths in the Center for Anatomical Sciences include biological anthropology, evolutionary biology, forensic sciences, biomechanics/functional morphology, and histology. The Center encompasses 8,000-square-feet of anatomy laboratories that support anatomical education, research, and outreach. The Center also houses dedicated research laboratories equipped for medical imaging analysis/morphometrics, forensic anthropology, thermoregulatory studies (environmental chamber), histology, and paleontological fossil preparation. Additional information about the Center for Anatomical Sciences is available at: www.unthsc.edu/anatomicalsciences.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctoral degree. If not yet conferred, a letter from the school's official Graduate Office and/or Registrar's Office certifying that all requirements have been met and stating the degree conferral date can be accepted.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to teach dissection-based gross anatomy in a laboratory setting
• Ability to deliver anatomy lectures
• Excellent communication skills
• Advanced training in research methods
• Ability to work independently and as a team member

Job Duties:

• Teach dissection-based gross anatomy to medical students in a laboratory setting.
• Contribute to the preparation of gross anatomy practical examinations and proctor these exams.
• Deliver anatomy lectures to medical students.
• Perform research with guidance from a faculty mentor.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must include a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information of three references in their application. In the cover letter, applicants should 1) identify a potential research mentor (or co-mentors) from among the anatomy faculty and 2) outline their previous coursework/teaching experience in dissection-based gross anatomy. Incomplete applications may not be reviewed.

These positions have an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. Applicants will ideally have a PhD or equivalent degree in hand by this date but exceptional ABD candidates will be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

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