Tenure-Track Assistant Professor: Vector-Borne Diseases

American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Microbiology and Immunology focusing on vector-borne diseases. The successful candidate will establish an independent research program and contribute to teaching and training in the College of Medicine.

Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent and a strong record of research productivity. The department offers state-of-the-art facilities and strong interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree required.
• Strong record of research productivity and potential for independent funding.
• Active research in vector-borne diseases with emphasis on virology or host-vector-pathogen interactions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an independent research program in vector-borne diseases.
• Teach and mentor medical and graduate students and postdocs.
• Collaborate across departments and pursue extramural funding to support research and startup resources.

Education

PhD or equivalent degree

Job description

University of South Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Microbiology and Immunology focusing on vector-borne diseases. The successful candidate will establish an independent research program and contribute to teaching and training in the College of Medicine.

Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent and a strong record of research productivity. The department offers state-of-the-art facilities and strong interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities