Tenure Track Faculty - Department of Microbial Pathogenesis

The Department of Microbial Pathogenesis (http://medicine.yale.edu/micropath) seeks candidates for tenure-track assistant professor faculty position(s) investigating the pathogenesis of viral, parasitic, fungal, or bacterial infections, pathogen-host interactions, and the role of microbes in health and disease.

The department values a broad range of approaches in microbial pathogenesis, including biochemistry and structural biology, metabolism, genetics and genomics, imaging, and cell biology. The department is home to Yale’s Graduate Program in Microbiology, has a vibrant community of trainees, and prizes collaboration and mentorship at all levels. New faculty will join a significant expansion of the department and have access to cutting-edge resources and excellent lab space. The target start date is July 1, 2025.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree. Applications should contain:

• cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• description of previous research (1 page)
• statement of research plans (up to 3 pages)
• reprints of up to 4 publications (at least one paper is required)
• 3 confidential letters of recommendation

Please apply through the Interfolio website at http://apply.interfolio.com/151755 

We will host an informational webinar/Q&A session by Zoom in September 2024. Please visit the Department of Microbial Pathogenesis website for details. Candidates selected after the first round of review will be invited to an in-person faculty search symposium February 25, 2025 - February 26, 2025 (snow date: March 19, 2025 – March 20, 2025). Please hold these dates on your calendars.

Applications should be submitted by October 15, 2024. Inquiries about the position may be sent to the attention of Dr. Andrew Goodman, Chair of the Department of Microbial Pathogenesis (andrew.goodman@yale.edu).

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.