Faculty Position in Virology

Faculty Position in Virology

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Minnesota Medical School invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. We seek a scientist working in the area of virology who will establish a competitive research program with the potential to complement the University’s research strengths in host-pathogen interactions, immunity and host defense, cell biology, genetics, genomics, physiology, drug discovery, translational research, and clinical trials. The successful candidate will join a large vibrant research community spanning multiple colleges, centers, and institutes at the University of Minnesota. Further information about the department and affiliated research programs is available at www.med.umn.edu/microbiology.

Minimum qualifications: Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent in a relevant field of study, plus applicable postdoctoral or faculty experience. Review of applications will start April 15, 2019 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. To apply, please upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, concise summary of current and planned research, and three representative publications/pre-prints in response to Job ID 329125 at http://www.humanresources.umn.edu/jobs. Letters of recommendation will be solicited following the initial review of applications. Inquiries can be sent to Stephen Rice, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair, at microbiology@umn.edu.

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