Faculty Positions in the Department of Microbiology - Associate/Full Professor Rank

Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Microbiology at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking candidates for several tenured faculty positions at the Associate and Full Professor ranks. Applicants with expertise in bacteriology, virology, and host pathogen interactions are encouraged to apply. This role involves teaching, research, and serving on various committees in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

High-quality laboratory space

Start-up funding

Qualifications

• Candidates must have expertise in bacteriology, virology, and/or host pathogen interactions.
• Must possess an M.D. and/or Ph.D degree.

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities may include graduate and medical student courses.
• Establish an independent, extramurally funded research program.
• Serve on departmental and thesis committees.

Skills

Expertise in bacteriology

Expertise in virology

Expertise in host pathogen interactions

Education

M.D. degree

Ph.D degree

Job description

Faculty Positions in the Department of Microbiology - Associate/Full Professor Rank

Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Open Date:
Jun 26, 2024
Close Date:
Jun 26, 2026
Description:

The Department of Microbiology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Associate and Full Professor positions in the tenure track. Expertise is required in the specific area of bacteriology, virology and/or host pathogen interactions. Applicants must have an M.D. and/or Ph.D degree. Rank will be commensurate with experience.

Teaching responsibilities may include graduate student and medical student courses. The selected candidates may be expected to serve on preliminary exam committees and thesis committees.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include the establishment of an independent, extramurally funded research program.

The positions include a competitive salary, high-quality laboratory space and start-up funding. The Microbiology/Immunology community offers an intellectually diverse environment with extensive Cores. It is expected that the candidates chosen will serve on departmental committees. The Microbiology Department and the University of Pennsylvania comprise a large, interactive community of outstanding scientists investigating microbial biology, immunology, and infectious disease. Faculty within Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we will prioritize applicants submitted prior to September 15, 2024.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.