The Department of Microbiology and Immunology and Institute on Infectious Diseases (UMIID) at the University of Minnesota Medical School invites applications for two tenure-track/tenured faculty positions to be filled at the Assistant/Associate level. We seek scientists working in the area of virology who will establish a competitive research program with focuses to include; emerging viruses, virus-host interactions, viral immunity and innate immune regulation, virus evolution, and systems virology. UMN offers an intellectually vibrant, collegial, and inclusive research community spanning multiple colleges, centers, institutes, and core facilities. Candidates will help to further the scholastic mission of the department and the Institute on Infectious Diseases by developing robust innovative research programs and by aiding in teaching and training of undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows.

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications: PhD, MD, or equivalent in a relevant field of study, plus applicable postdoctoral or faculty experience.

About the Department:

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is a community of scholars committed to discovering and disseminating knowledge about the microbial world. Our faculty's interests and expertise encompass some of the most exciting areas of contemporary microbiology and immunology, ranging from the physiology and development of microorganisms, the molecular pathogenesis of infections, and fundamental aspects of immunity.

The University of Minnesota Institute on Infectious Diseases (UMIID) brings together University of Minnesota expertise across disciplines to discover better responses to pandemics, life-threatening infections and antimicrobial resistance through basic, translational, and clinical research.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $110,000 - $220,000; depending on rank awarded/qualifications/experience 

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment 

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff 

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area