Chair, Department of Biophysics

In this role you will lead UT Southwestern's Department of Biophysics, guiding a high-caliber faculty in a top-tier academic medical center. You will drive excellence in research, training, and teaching while expanding collaborations across the university's schools and institutes. You will recruit and develop faculty, promoting mentorship and a collaborative culture, and elevate the department's national and international standing. This leadership position offers the opportunity to shape strategic direction, foster innovative biophysics research, and contribute to a mission-driven environment.

• Lead and advance the Department of Biophysics within UT Southwestern
• Recruit, develop, and mentor top faculty; foster mentorship and collegiality
• Promote collaboration across schools and institutes; elevate national/international reputation
• Set strategic objectives, marshal resources, and lead a high-impact research program
• Represent the department in governance and external partnerships and recruit for growth initiatives

• stellar academic credentials
• exceptional research and publication record
• strong administrative and personnel management skills
• ability to marshal resources toward strategic objectives
• commitment to collaboration and excellence

• collaboration
• mentorship
• leadership
• strategic thinking
• biophysics research leadership
• funding/grant administration and major federal funding experience