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Associate Professor of Research - Aerospace Medicine

Galveston, Texas, United States

New

Faculty

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2505503

The University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a visionary to pioneer the development of a comprehensive aerospace medicine research and education program. This in-person faculty position will support UTMB’s internationally recognized, ACGME-accredited Aerospace Medicine Residency programs and will serve as a bridge between clinical practice, academic research, and global aerospace medicine initiatives. The successful candidate will help position UTMB as a national leader in space health innovation through research, education, and strategic collaboration.

+ **Research and Scholarship**

+ Establish and lead a robust, interdisciplinary aerospace medicine research infrastructure at UTMB.

+ Design and conduct original studies in spaceflight health, aviation safety, and human performance in exploration environments.

+ Facilitate translational research by connecting clinical faculty with research teams.

+ Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across human factors, vehicle system design, and biomedical sciences to advance aerospace medicine research and risk reduction.

+ Engage with other aerospace medicine training programs to foster shared learning, joint research initiatives, and educational innovation.

+ Support residents and students in research design, grant writing, publication, and presentation.

+ Promote and participate in scholarly activities, including securing and managing research grants.

+ Contribute to divisional research efforts, including support for contracts such as the Human Health and Performance Contract 2 (HHPC-2).

+ **Educational Leadership**

+ Develop and teach courses for the Master of Science in Aerospace Medicine degree.

+ Coordinate educational activities such as didactics, journal clubs, and grand rounds.

+ Oversee divisional educational initiatives, including the Aerospace Medicine Scholarly Concentration in the John Sealy School of Medicine.

+ Integrate space health topics into existing clinical education pathways, develop and teach new curricula in aerospace medicine for graduate training.

+ Teach and mentor residents and trainees in the Aerospace Medicine Residency and related programs, with emphasis on literature appraisal and spaceflight study design.

+ Foster interdisciplinary learning and innovation across UTMB’s academic programs.

+ **Global Engagement and Strategic Collaboration**

+ Represent UTMB’s Division of Aerospace Medicine in institutional, national, and international forums (e.g., Graduate Medical Education, ACGME, ABPM, AsMA).

+ Collaborate with government, military, academic, and commercial spaceflight partners across the U.S. and globally.

+ Engage in operational and educational initiatives that advance human health in exploration environments.

+ Identify and connect faculty across UTMB and other University of Texas institutions with shared interests in aerospace-related research.

+ Build and sustain partnerships with space agencies, academic institutions, and industry leaders.

+ Serve as a liaison between clinical and research teams to promote translational impact.

+ Advance UTMB’s strategic goals in aerospace medicine through cross-sector collaboration.

+ Provide consultant expertise as needed to customers in the realm of space related research, education, risk assessment and mitigation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field.

+ Demonstrated experience in aerospace medicine, space health, or related research.

+ Proven track record of academic scholarship and program development.

+ Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.

+ Must be a United States Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Board certification in Aerospace Medicine or related specialty for physician applicants.

+ Experience working with space agencies, aviation, military, or commercial spaceflight organizations.

+ Prior leadership in academic program development or research administration.

+ Experience with operational aerospace environments and associated human risks.

+ Strong record of scholarly activity and publication.

SALARY:

Commensurate with experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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