Assistant Professor of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology

The University of New Mexico; Monte Largo Hills (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition remission

Dependent education programs

Job summary

The University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque invites applications for a flex-track Assistant Professor in Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, aligned with the Autophagy, Inflammation and Metabolism (AIM) Center.

The successful candidate will develop a rigorous, externally funded research program focused on autophagy, immunology, or metabolism and engage with AIM Center and signature UNM HSC programs.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent required.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Preferred alignment with AIM Center themes.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent, externally funded research program on autophagy, inflammation, or metabolism.
• Teach medical students as part of the Phase 1 curriculum.
• Mentor graduate students and postdocs and participate in AIM Center initiatives.
• Contribute to department and institutional research training and service.

Skills

Autophagy research

Immunology

Metabolism

NIH funding potential

Education

PhD or MD

Job description

Assistant Professor of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology

Posting Number: req37582

Employment Type: Faculty

Faculty Type: Flex Track

Hiring Department: Molecular Genetics Microbiology (564A)

Academic Location: School of Medicine

Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits

The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Position Summary

Faculty Position in Molecular Genetics & Microbiologyaligned with Autophagy, Inflammation andMetabolism (AIM) Center

The Department of Molecular Genetics andMicrobiology at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine (http://mgm.unm.edu/index.html) is seeking a flex-track Assistant Professor.

Areas of interest should be aligned withAIM Center including autophagy, inflammation/immunity and metabolism.

The successful candidate will benefitfrom the programmatic opportunities through the AIM Center and will haveexceptional opportunities for synergism and interactions with the UNM HSCsignature programs.

Appointment will be in the Department ofMolecular Genetics and Microbiology, at the rank of Assistant Professor. Thesuccessful applicant will develop a rigorous research program on autophagy andimmunology, inflammation, or metabolism; participate in AIM COBRE anddepartmental activities including graduate and medical school teaching.

Job Duties

• Worktoward becoming a member of the Phase S CoBRE Science Research ProgramInvestigator (SI) pool and work to become an appointed SI on Phase S Developa strong independent research program that is competitive for externalfunding from the NIH and other sources.
• Teachmedical students as part of the Phase 1 curriculum.
• Contribute to departmental and institutional research training mission by teaching ingraduate school courses and mentoring graduate students and postdocs.
• Participatein AIM Center activities and initiatives.
• Provide service supporting the department’s administrative, educational, andscholarly missions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D.or equivalent
• Eligible towork in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• New Investigator or Early Stage Investigator (ESI) or junior New Investigator (NI) as defined by NIH: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/glossary.htm#EarlyStageInvestigator(ESI); https://grants.nih.gov/grants/glossary.htm#NewInvestigator
• Strong record of scientific accomplishments aligned with the themes of the AIM Center https://www.autophagy.center/, (including autophagy, inflammation/immunity and metabolism)
• Strong evidence of potential for achieving R01-level funding in the areas described above.
• Outstanding publication and training record.
• Prior experience in teaching medical students (undergraduate medical education)

• - A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class.