Virology: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

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 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,