Academic Joint Departments-Open Rank-Microbiology (Virology)
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Job Location:
Birmingham, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ) Heersink School of Medicine ( HSOM ) invites applications for open rank/open tenure faculty positions in the Department of Microbiology . The successful applicant will be expected to develop an independent externally funded research program in the general area of virology and contribute to undergraduate graduate and medical school educational mission. Highly qualified applicants are sought who have established a robust research program. A competitive compensation and startup package will be offered in accordance with the candidates qualifications. We seek outstanding candidates who employ innovative state-of-the-art approaches using in vivo and/or in vitro models including organoid and iPSC/human tissue systems to advance critical insights into viral diseases and host-pathogen interactions. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to utilize the exceptional resources of the Southeastern Biosafety Laboratory Alabama Birmingham ( SEBLAB ) one of only 12 Regional Biocontainment Laboratories ( RBL ) funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease ( NIAID ). Areas of interest include but are not limited to virus biology molecular mechanisms of virus replication virus-host interaction antiviral drug discovery cancer virology viral immunology etc. New faculty will complement and expand our existing research strengths in virology as well as other departmental research programs in bacteriology immunology cancer and structural biology. The department is distinguished by a longstanding commitment to scientific and teaching excellence and a highly collaborative culture. New faculty are encouraged to participate in numerous prominent UAB .
Required Qualifications
Applicants must hold a D.V.M. Ph.D. and/or M.D. in a relevant field and demonstrate a strong record in research productivity and active extramural funding commensurable with rank.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ) Heersink School of Medicine ( HSOM ) invites applications for open rank/open tenure faculty positions in the Department of Microbiology . The successful applicant will be expected to develop an independent externally funded research program in the general area of virology and contribute to undergraduate graduate and medical school educational mission. Highly qualified applicants are sought who have established a robust research program. A competitive compensation and startup package will be offered in accordance with the candidates qualifications. We seek outstanding candidates who employ innovative state-of-the-art approaches using in vivo and/or in vitro models including organoid and iPSC/human tissue systems to advance critical insights into viral diseases and host-pathogen interactions. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to utilize the exceptional resources of the Southeastern Biosafety Laboratory Alabama Birmingham ( SEBLAB ) one of only 12 Regional Biocontainment Laboratories ( RBL ) funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease ( NIAID ). Areas of interest include but are not limited to virus biology molecular mechanisms of virus replication virus-host interaction antiviral drug discovery cancer virology viral immunology etc. New faculty will complement and expand our existing research strengths in virology as well as other departmental research programs in bacteriology immunology cancer and structural biology. The department is distinguished by a longstanding commitment to scientific and teaching excellence and a highly collaborative culture. New faculty are encouraged to participate in numerous prominent UAB .
Required Qualifications
Applicants must hold a D.V.M. Ph.D. and/or M.D. in a relevant field and demonstrate a strong record in research productivity and active extramural funding commensurable with rank.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Presentation Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Organizational skills
- Ellucian
- Records Management
- Academic Advising
- LMS
- Teaching
- Program Development
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
About Company
UAB is an internationally renowned research university and academic medical center known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education.
