Faculty.Professor.Research Assistant - Full-Time

Twyford Law Office; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh seeks a full-time Research Assistant Professor in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology. Candidates should have advanced degrees and demonstrate scholarly productivity and collaborative research capabilities. Responsibilities include conducting research, mentoring students, and teaching in master’s and doctoral programs.

Qualifications

• Evidence of collaboration and success in research related to infectious diseases.
• Demonstrated evidence of scholarly productivity.
• Ability to guide and counsel students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct externally funded research in infectious diseases.
• Mentor and advise students and teach in master's and doctoral programs.
• Participate in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Skills

Collaborative

Research productivity

Teaching ability

Mentoring

Education

PhD or MD or DVM

Job description

The Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology in the School of Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh is recruiting a full-time faculty member in the non-tenure stream at the rank of Research Assistant Professor. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD, MD, or DVM with post-doctoral training in areas related to infectious diseases and microbiology. Research areas involving Emerging or Re-emerging Arboviral Diseases, B-cell memory and antibody responses, and the mechanism of immunity and pathogenesis. Evidence of collaboration and success in these and related areas is required. Demonstrated evidence of scholarly productivity and independent investigator status is required. The academic responsibilities of this position include conducting cutting-edge externally funded research to advance the understanding and control of infectious diseases, mentoring and advising students, teaching in the department's master's and doctoral programs, and training our students in research, practice, and scientific methods. The salary will be commensurate with background and experience. The successful candidate should demonstrate teaching ability, experience in advanced study and research, or professional experience of a kind that would enable them to make an academic contribution. They should exhibit promise of originality and excellence in some field of scholarship and should demonstrate ability in guiding and counseling students.

Review of applications will commence upon receipt of all application materials and will continue until the position has been filled. Please apply through requisition #25000721 through join.pitt.edu. The following documents are required and should be uploaded to your profile as part of your application:

1. CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Personal/Research Statement
4. Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement.
5. Teaching Statement
6. Teaching Evaluations
7. List names and contact information for three referees.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.