The University of Texas Medical Branch
This role is for a research-oriented Neuropathologist providing clinical Anatomic Pathology services with a primary focus in Neuropathology and Autopsy. The position also includes leadership of the Institutional Biorepository and Research Histology service, support for brain bank and interdisciplinary neurodegenerative disease research, and participation in teaching, mentoring, scholarly activity, committee work, and other service duties.
Key Responsibilities
- • provide clinical Anatomic Pathology services with a primary focus in Neuropathology and Autopsy
- • serve as Director of the Institutional Biorepository and Research Histology service
- • work closely with colleagues in the Moody Brain Health Institute and the Mitchell Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases in support of the Institutional Brain Bank and interdisciplinary research programs in Neurological diseases
- • teach and mentor Pathology residents, fellows, and medical students
- • active participation in intra- and inter-departmental conferences
- • engagement in the advancement of scholarly activities, including research, peer-reviewed publications, and presentations at regional, national, and international meetings
- • participate in departmental and institutional committees
- • contribute other service and administrative duties as assigned
Required
- • MD or MD, PhD
- • Fellowship-trained and board-eligible or board-certified in Anatomic and Neuropathology or equivalent experience
Preferred
- • Candidates with established independent research programs are encouraged to apply
- • Interest and expertise in neurodegenerative diseases is desirable
The successful candidate will be a research-oriented Neuropathologist who will provide clinical Anatomic Pathology services with a primary focus in Neuropathology and Autopsy. In addition, this faculty member will serve as Director of the Institutional Biorepository and Research Histology service. He or she will also work closely with colleagues in the Moody Brain Health Institute and the Mitchell Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases in support of the Institutional Brain Bank and interdisciplinary research programs in Neurological diseases. A strong commitment to education is expected, with responsibilities for teaching and mentoring Pathology residents, fellows, and medical students. Active participation in intra- and inter-departmental conferences will be required, as well as meaningful engagement in the advancement of scholarly activities, including research, peer-reviewed publications, and presentations at regional, national, and international meetings. The successful candidate will also contribute to the mission of the department and institution through participation in departmental and institutional committees, as well as other service and administrative duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- MD or MD, PhD
- Fellowship-trained and board-eligible or board-certified in Anatomic and Neuropathology or equivalent experience
- Candidates with established independent research programs are encouraged to apply. Interest and expertise in neurodegenerative diseases is desirable.
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.
Primary Location
United States-Texas-Galveston
Work Locations
0419 Clinical Services Wing
Job
FacultyRegular
Shift
Standard
Employee Status
Exec / Faculty / Physician
Job Level
Day Shift
Job Posting
Jul 7, 2026, 8:31:52 AM
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