Tenure-Track Microbiology & Microbiome Researcher

University of North Texa; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Texas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Microbiology with an emphasis on microbiome research. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs and collaborate across UNT's health sciences cluster initiatives.

The candidate will mentor students, teach microbiology, publish in high-quality journals, and pursue external funding while engaging with interdisciplinary teams such as AERI and the BioDiscovery

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in biology, microbiology, or a related field.
• Postdoctoral or equivalent experience in microbiome research.
• Ability to obtain external funding and collaborate across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research.
• Teach courses in microbiology and related areas.
• Pursue external funding to support a vibrant research program.
• Collaborate with UNT institutes like AERI and BDI to advance interdisciplinary research.

Skills

Microbiology

Microbiome research

Grant writing

Teaching

Mentoring

Education

Doctoral degree in Biology or Microbiology

Job description

The University of North Texas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Microbiology with an emphasis on microbiome research. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs and collaborate across UNT's health sciences cluster initiatives.

The candidate will mentor students, teach microbiology, publish in high-quality journals, and pursue external funding while engaging with interdisciplinary teams such as AERI and the BioDiscovery