Assistant Professor - Microbiology, Molecular Genetics and Immunology
Assistant Professor - Microbiology, Molecular Genetics and Immunology
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Job Description
Department:
SOM KC Department of Microbiology Molecular Genetic and Immunology-----
MicrobiologyPosition Title:
Assistant Professor - Microbiology Molecular Genetics and ImmunologyJob Family Group:
AcademicJob Description Summary:
The Department of Microbiology Molecular Genetics and Immunology at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level with research programs in the general area of microbial pathogenesis and immunology. The Department is currently undergoing expansion and growth. For the current open position preference will be given to candidates taking innovative approaches to study molecular mechanisms of either (i) cancer immunology or (ii) bacterial pathogenesis that complement and synergize with existing expertise within the Department and the KUMC research community. Successful applicants must hold a Ph.D. and/or M.D. (or similar doctoral degree) and are expected to be highly motivated with excellent communication teaching and writing skills and to have demonstrated ability to conduct independent research with an impactful publication record.Job Description:
Required Qualifications
Education: Ph.D. M.D. or equivalent degree including postdoctoral training with an immunology focus
Job Duties Outlined:
Establish or continue an externally funded independent research program
Actively participate in graduate and medical education
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Required Documents:
Letter of Interest Directed to the Faculty Search Committee
Curriculum Vitae
Two-page description of research plans
Contact information for at least three references
PDF reprints of no more than three recent publications that underpin future research
If selected as a final candidate for this position you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health dental and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance long-term disability insurance and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off including vacation and sick begins accruing upon hire plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment and paid time off for bereavement jury duty military service and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. Type: RegularTime Type:
Full time
Employment Type
Full-Time
