Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Department of Pathology Microbiology, and Immunology

Vanderbilt Institute for Infection, Immunology and Inflammation (VI4)

The Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, and the Vanderbilt Institute for Infection, Immunology, and Inflammation (VI4) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level (PhD, MD, MD/PhD). Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to, host-virus interactions such as mechanisms of viral pathogenesis or gene regulation, tumor virology, and antiviral immunity and nucleic acid sensing mechanisms. Successful candidates will be expected to establish and maintain an independent research program and participate in teaching of graduate and medical students. Candidates should have substantial post-graduate training highlighted by peer-reviewed publications that demonstrate research productivity.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center, located on the Vanderbilt University campus, is home to internationally recognized programs in bioinformatics, drug discovery, global health, inflammation, imaging science, pharmacology, proteomics, and vaccine science.  The School of Medicine consistently ranks in the Top 20 US Medical Schools and provides outstanding opportunities for scholarship, collaboration, and teaching.

The Vanderbilt University campus is located in the heart of Nashville, the capital of Tennessee, known internationally as “Music City, USA”. Nashville is also the home to professional sports teams, the Nashville Symphony, the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, and numerous activities for outdoor enthusiasts.  Nashville is a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of current and future research interests, and at least 3 references by clicking here. Questions may be directed to Eric Skaar, Ph.D., M.P.H., VI4 Director, Vice Chair for Basic Research, Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center at this email: vi4research@vumc.org

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.