Open Until Filled

The Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University (TAMU) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position with a research focus in Microbiology.  This is a 9-month appointment with an anticipated start date of Fall 2025. This search represents the continuation of a multi-year strategic hiring effort to move several cutting-edge research areas within the biological sciences at Texas A&M University to preeminence. Expectations for successful candidates are to develop an externally funded research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and engage in activities outside the fields of teaching and research as part of the department's service expectations. This is an exciting opportunity for new hires to be a part of developing interdisciplinary teams to tackle important problems in biology. The Department of Biology (www.bio.tamu.edu) is part of an interactive and collegial research environment, offering a modern infrastructure and competitive startup packages. The broader Texas A&M research community includes several exciting interdepartmental doctoral programs such as Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (eeb.tamu.edu), Genetics (genetics.tamu.edu), and Neuroscience (tamin.tamu.edu).

The Department of Biology and Texas A&M University research community is internationally recognized for having well-established research programs investigating exciting facets of microbial physiology and infectious diseases. Bryan-College Station, home to Texas A&M University, is a vibrant, dynamic, and rapidly growing community that offers cultural diversity, arts and entertainment, job opportunities, and overall quality of life. Located in the heart of the Houston-Dallas-Austin triangle, the region offers the modern amenities of a big city with a warm, small-town charm. Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff.

 Qualifications

We require all candidates to have a Ph.D. in biology or a related field and, broadly, a research focus in microbiology (e.g., bacteriology, virology, microbial pathogenesis, host-pathogen interaction, environmental microbiology, microbial ecology/microbiome, and microbial physiology). We will consider candidates pursuing impactful research in microbiology, and the criteria for selection will be creativity and excellence in research and scholarship.  

Application Instructions

For full consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, personal statement to include philosopy and plans for teaching, reasearch, and service (as applicable), and three confidential letters of recommendation or evaluation online at apply.interfolio.com/151771. Please ensure all required documents are complete and accurate to facilitate a smooth application process.

If you have questions about this search, please direct e-mails to Dr. Jim Smith, Chair of the search committee, at jsmith@bio.tamu.edu.

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