Open Rank Tenure-Track: Fungal Pathogenesis & Host Interactions

University of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Microbial Pathogenesis at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to study molecular and cellular mechanisms of fungal disease.

Candidates with work in fungal pathogenesis, host–fungus interactions, genetics, immunology, genomics, or systems biology are encouraged to apply; the successful candidate will establish an externally funded laboratory and contribute to

Qualifications

• Ph.D., D.D.S., M.D. or equivalent with postdoctoral research experience.
• Evidence of scholarly accomplishment and potential for internationally recognized program.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain vigorous externally funded research program.
• Contribute to graduate and professional education.
• Participate in departmental and university service.
• Collaborate across microbiology, immunology, infectious diseases, genomics, and cell biology.

Skills

Fungal pathogenesis

Host-fungus interactions

Genomics

Functional genomics

Systems biology

Molecular biology

Immunology

Postdoctoral experience

Education

Ph.D./D.D.S./M.D. or equivalent

Job description

The Department of Microbial Pathogenesis at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to study molecular and cellular mechanisms of fungal disease.

Candidates with work in fungal pathogenesis, host–fungus interactions, genetics, immunology, genomics, or systems biology are encouraged to apply; the successful candidate will establish an externally funded laboratory and contribute to