Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)

University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City invites applicants for an Assistant Professor in Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease). The role focuses on building an independent research program in genomic epidemiology and pathogen evolution, collaborating across disciplines to advance infectious disease biology.

The position emphasizes securing extramural funding, publishing in high-quality journals, and mentoring graduate students and postdocs within a vibrant research community.

Qualifications

• MD or PhD degree in a relevant field.
• Established scholarly productivity in immunology, infectious diseases, or a related field.
• Experience obtaining external research funding.
• Experience teaching and mentoring at multiple academic levels.
• Preferred focus on genomic epidemiology, pathogen evolution, and host-pathogen interactions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and sustain an independent basic and translational research program.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Seek and secure extramural funding to support research activities.
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams and participate in teaching graduate students.

Skills

Genomic epidemiology

Infectious disease biology

Host-pathogen interactions

External grant funding

Teaching & mentoring

Education

MD or PhD degree

Job description

Department:SOM KC Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease-Medicine-Infectious DiseasePosition Title:Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)Job Family Group:AcademicJob Description Summary:The Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease will enhance research capacity in pathogen evolution and emerging infectious diseases and will develop an independent research program focused on genomic epidemiology, pathogen evolution, and the molecular mechanisms that drive infectious disease emergence, transmission, and severity. This position offers rich opportunities for collaboration within a vibrant, multidisciplinary research community.Job Description:Job DutiesDevelop, lead, and sustain an independent basic and translational research program focused on genomic epidemiology, pathogen evolution, host-pathogen interactions, and the molecular and structural mechanisms underlying infectious diseases, with an emphasis on respiratory viral pathogens and emerging infectious diseases.Collaborate as part of multi-investigator research initiatives.Seek and secure extramural funding from federal and non-federal sources to support research activities.Publish research in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and present in local, national, and international conferences.Participate in institutional committees supporting the research and teaching missions of the University.Actively engage in interdisciplinary collaborations that advance the Department’s translational research goals.Contribute to the training and education of graduate/doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows in research settings and in formal and informal group education formats.This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Required QualificationsEducation: MD or PhD degree.This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.Work Experience:Established record of scholarly productivity in basic, translational, or clinical research in immunology, infectious diseases, or a related field, as evidenced by application materials.Experience obtaining external research funding as evidenced by application materials.Experience teaching and mentoring students and trainees at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels.Preferred QualificationsWork Experience:Established or emerging research program focused on genomic epidemiology, pathogen evolution, host-pathogen interactions, respiratory viral pathogens, and infectious disease biology.Experience integrating genomic, epidemiologic, clinical, and/or functional data to investigate pathogen evolution, transmission, disease severity, or public health impact.Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration and publication.Required Documents:Resume/CVCover LetterIf 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. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.htmlEmployee Type:RegularTime Type:Full time