Translational Immunology & Infectious Disease Leader

Oregon Health & Science University, Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute; Portland (ME); Vor Ort; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

OHSU's Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute (VGTI) invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The successful candidate will lead an innovative, externally funded research program centered on human translational infectious disease or immunology, leveraging human cohorts and patient‑linked data to advance vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics.

We seek leaders who can connect human disease research with mechanistic studies, clinical translation, and

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D., D.V.M., or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant discipline.
• Academic accomplishments appropriate for appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level.
• Established record of high‑impact scholarship in infectious disease, immunology, or a closely related field.
• Sustained record of peer‑reviewed extramural research support as a principal investigator or equivalent scientific lead.
• Demonstrated independence in developing and directing a productive research program.
• Substantive experience with human translational research involving cohorts, clinical samples, patient‑linked data, clinical studies, or closely related approaches.
• Record of effective collaboration across scientific or clinical disciplines.
• Demonstrated excellence in mentoring trainees and research staff.
• Commitment to research rigor, responsible conduct, collegiality, and an environment in which people with varied backgrounds and perspectives can thrive.

Aufgaben

• Establish, maintain, and grow an independent, nationally or internationally recognized research program in human translational infectious disease or immunology.
• Sustain a strong portfolio of peer‑reviewed extramural funding and pursue collaborative, multi‑investigator, programmatic, or center‑level opportunities when appropriate.
• Develop research that connects human cohorts, clinical specimens, or patient‑derived data with mechanistic studies and, where relevant, small‑animal or nonhuman‑primate models.
• Build productive collaborations across VGTI, ONPRC, OHSU clinical and basic‑science units, and external partners.
• Publish influential scholarship and communicate findings to scientific, clinical, and public audiences.
• Recruit, supervise, mentor, and develop a high‑performing research team, including staff scientists, researchers, graduate students, postdocs, and early‑career investigators.
• Contribute to graduate, professional, or medical education and to the intellectual life of VGTI through seminars and team science.
• Foster a rigorous, ethical, collegial, and inclusive research and training environment.
• Participate in Institute and University service appropriate to rank and experience.

Kenntnisse

Translational immunology

Human cohorts

Collaboration

Mentoring

Ausbildung

Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D., D.V.M., or equivalent terminal degree

Jobbeschreibung

OHSU's Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute (VGTI) invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The successful candidate will lead an innovative, externally funded research program centered on human translational infectious disease or immunology, leveraging human cohorts and patient‑linked data to advance vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics.

We seek leaders who can connect human disease research with mechanistic studies, clinical translation, and