Faculty Member

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in Chicago is seeking tenure-track faculty members in microbiology. Responsibilities include conducting research and teaching at various academic levels. Candidates must possess a PhD and complete postdoctoral training. Opportunities exist for collaboration with specialized research centers and access to advanced facilities.

Qualifications

• Completed postdoctoral training is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in microbiology or related areas.
• Teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

Education

PhD or equivalent in microbiology or related field

Job description

The University of Chicago’s Department of Microbiology is searching for tenured or tenure-track faculty members at all ranks. We seek applicants pursuing research in any area of microbiology or related areas, but we are particularly interested in scientists whose research programs focus on host-pathogens interactions, viral and bacterial pathogenesis, and emerging infectious diseases.

We encourage applications from investigators whose research programs align with the scope and use of the Howard T. Ricketts Laboratory (HTRL) located on the Argonne National Laboratory. Other responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, with the potential of teaching in the medical school. Academic rank and compensation are dependent upon qualifications.

Appointees will have opportunities to interface with the Microbiome Center, as well as the Physical Sciences Division and the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering. The Department offers access to gnotobiotic animal research, flow cytometry, high-throughput genomics, and biocontainment facilities. In collaboration with the Duchossois Family Institute, investigators will have access to biorepositories of commensal bacterial strains, the metagenomic and metabolomic core facilities, and bioinformatic resources for large-scale data integration and analytics.

Prior to the start of employment, applicants must have a PhD or equivalent in microbiology, or a related field and have completed postdoctoral training. To be considered, those interested must apply online at the University of Chicago Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications. Applicants must upload a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with bibliography, a research statement, and a teaching statement.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time
• Higher Education