Virology Research Leader — Tenure-Track/Associate Professor

The Phage; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor in Virology. A strong microbiology research programme with focus on virus infection biology is desired.

Successful candidates will lead an independent research program, pursue external funding, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor students, and collaborate across the Department of Biology and broader university. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

Qualifications

• PhD in virology or related field.
• Strong scholarly record appropriate to career stage.
• First- or corresponding-author publications.
• Evidence of presenting research at relevant scientific or professional conferences.
• Strong potential to secure external research funding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an independent and productive research programme.
• Pursue and obtain external research funding.
• Lead cutting-edge research as a principal investigator.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Mentor graduate students.
• Participate in university and departmental service.
• Build collaborations within the Department of Biology and across the wider university.
• Engage with the broader professional and scientific community.

Skills

Strong publication record

Funding acquisition potential

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teaching and mentorship

Conference presentations

Education

PhD in Virology or related field

Job description

Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor in Virology. A strong microbiology research programme with focus on virus infection biology is desired.

Successful candidates will lead an independent research program, pursue external funding, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor students, and collaborate across the Department of Biology and broader university. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged.