Assistant Professor, Microbiology: Host-Pathogen Research

The Phage

United States

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

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Job summary

The University of Alabama invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Microbiology within the Department of Biological Sciences. Candidates will establish independent research programs and contribute to teaching and mentoring.

We welcome researchers across microbiology including virology, bacteriophages, host-pathogen interactions, microbiomes and synthetic biology, with a strong publication record and potential for external funding.

Qualifications

  • PhD in microbiology, biological sciences, or closely related field.
  • Postdoctoral research experience.
  • Strong scholarly publications appropriate to career stage.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and lead an independent research programme in microbiology.
  • Develop and maintain an externally funded research programme.
  • Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
  • Teach undergraduate courses in microbiology or biology.
  • Teach graduate-level courses related to area of expertise.
  • Collaborate with faculty within the Department of Biological Sciences.
  • Develop research collaborations across other departments and research institutes.
  • Contribute to academic and research activities of the university.

Skills

Independent research planning
External grant funding
Mentoring students
Teaching microbiology
Collaborative work
Strong publications

Education

PhD in microbiology or related field
Postdoctoral experience

Job description

The University of Alabama invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Microbiology within the Department of Biological Sciences. Candidates will establish independent research programs and contribute to teaching and mentoring.

We welcome researchers across microbiology including virology, bacteriophages, host-pathogen interactions, microbiomes and synthetic biology, with a strong publication record and potential for external funding.

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