Assistant Professor, Host-microbe interactions

The American Society for Cell Biology; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Biology at New Mexico State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor with a specialization in microbiology, focusing on microbe-host interactions in health or disease. Vertebrate animal models are encouraged applicants for research programs. The position includes a 9-month salary, start-up funding, and laboratory space.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Biology or related field, and post-doctoral training, with a strong publication and/or funding

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biology or related field required.
• At least one year of post-doctoral training.
• Strong publication record and/or external funding as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent research program in microbiology and host-microbe interactions.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in microbiology at various levels.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students and contribute to departmental service.

Skills

Microbiology

Vertebrate animal models

Education

Ph.D. in Biology or related field

Post-doctoral training (minimum 1 year)

Job description

The Department of Biology at New Mexico State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position with a specialization in microbiology at the assistant professor level. The successful applicant will carry out basic, applied, or translational research on the role of microbe-host interactions in health or disease. Individuals who use vertebrate animal models within this research area are especially encouraged to apply. For more information about the NMSU Biology department see: http://bio.nmsu.edu.

The position includes 9-month salary, start-up funding and laboratory space. The applicant must have a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field, at least one year of post-doctoral training, a robust record of publication and/or external funding commensurate with experience, and a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate and graduate education at the time of application.

The applicant will be expected to establish a vigorous, independent research program, secure extramural funding, offer lecture and laboratory courses in microbiology and medical microbiology at the upper and lower undergraduate level (majors and non-majors) as well as graduate courses in their area of expertise. The applicant must be able to guide undergraduate and graduate student research, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and support departmental functions.