Assistant Professor - Virology

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid leave

Health and retirement plans

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Virology within the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. The successful candidate will lead basic and translational studies on human tumor viruses, bridging disciplines to advance cancer biology and vaccine research.

The appointment offers outstanding research space, collaborative environment, and a competitive start-up package. Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Postdoctoral experience and potential to establish vigorous, extramurally funded research program.

Skills

Postdoctoral experience

Education

Ph.D./MD/MD-PhD in biomedical sciences

Job description

Posting Information

• Department: Lineberger Compr Cancer Center - 426801
• Posting Open Date: 04/10/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Position Type: Permanent Faculty
• Working Title: Assistant Professor - Virology
• Appointment Type: Faculty
• Vacancy ID: FAC0005878
• Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Permanent
• Hours per week: 40
• FTE: 1
• Position Location: North Carolina, US
• Hiring Range: Dependent on Experience or Dependent on Qualifications
• Proposed Start Date: 10/01/2026

Be a Tar Heel!

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

• University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning.
• Exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events.
• UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
• Position features outstanding research space, a collaborative environment, and a competitive start-up package.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

In collaboration with departments in the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center invites applications for one appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. A candidate hired at the rank of Assistant Professor may be appointed under a fixed term, variable track, or tenure track faculty appointment. This recruitment seeks creative scientists focused on basic and translational research on human tumor viruses, including work that bridges disciplines. While the position is restricted to human viruses with cancer relevance, research areas may include viral pathogenesis, basic immune mechanisms underlying cancer virology, viral immunology, and vaccine research. The position features outstanding research space, a collaborative environment, and a competitive start-up package.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Ideal candidates will have postdoctoral experience and accomplishments that support their potential to establish a vigorous, visible, impactful, and extramurally funded research program in tumor virology.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D., MD or MD/Ph.D. in the biomedical sciences or related field of study.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Doctoral degree with at least 2-3 years of postdoctoral research experience is preferred.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Department Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title: Becky Phelps, HR Team Lead

Department Contact Telephone or Email: [e-mail]

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information: If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to [e-mail]. Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.