Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Virology

Wayne State University; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Start-up package

Laboratory space

Job summary

The Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology & Immunology at Wayne State University School of Medicine seeks an outstanding virologist for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Detroit. Candidates should have a Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent with postdoctoral experience.

A strong external funding record is preferred, and duties include teaching and building a funded research program. We offer a competitive salary, a start‑up package, and ample laboratory space in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• PhD, MD/PhD or equivalent degree with postdoctoral research experience.
• Past or current success in obtaining external grant funding is strongly preferred.
• Research focused on human viral pathogenesis and disease.

Responsibilities

• Establish a high‑impact, extramurally funded research program.
• Contribute to graduate and medical virology teaching.
• Collaborate across a multidisciplinary biomedical sciences community.

Skills

Virology

Grant writing

Teaching

Education

PhD or MD/PhD

Job description

The Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology & Immunology at Wayne State University School of Medicine is searching for an outstanding virologist for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. Candidates should have a Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree with postdoctoral research experience. Prior or current success in receiving external grant funding is strongly preferred. Although all qualified candidates in the field of virology will be considered, the search is targeting researchers studying fundamental and/or applied problems in human viral pathogenesis and disease. Candidates will be expected to establish a high-impact, extramurally funded research program and to contribute to graduate and medical virology teaching. The appointee will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary biomedical sciences research community that spans the School of Medicine and the wider campus. A competitive salary and start-up package and ample laboratory space will be provided.

• A competitive salary and start-up package and ample laboratory space will be provided.

If you have questions, please contact Dr. Raghavendar Thipparthi at [e-mail]

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located inthe heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women and minorities. WSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.