Postdoctoral Research Associate

Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate

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: $60,000.000

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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, Lauren Gonzales, Kate Lesciotto, Scott Maddux, and Rachel Menegaz).

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.

This position has an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. 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.

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. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree in anatomy or related field.

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.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Low temperatures.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.