Assistant/Associate Professor- Microbiology- College of LAS

We seek applicants for a full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Candidates who will enhance and expand the department’s strengths in exploring the fundamental biology of microbes and their viruses are encouraged to apply.

About the role

The ideal candidate will bridge classical microbiology with advanced experimental and computational approaches to investigate the basic biology, physiology, ecology, and evolution of Bacteria, Archaea, and their viruses. The investigations will integrate knowledge and principles of physiology, structure-function relationships, metabolism, and genetic mechanisms to elucidate how microbes interact with their environments, ranging from the broader environment to host-pathogen interactions.

The successful candidate will conduct independent research, participate in our B.S. and Ph.D. programs, teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and provide service to the department, the university, and the profession.

Successful candidates will hold an appointment in the Department of Microbiology within the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology. The department also leads the campus-wide Microbial Systems Initiative, which brings together scientists from over fifty campus units to promote collaboration and support large-scale research efforts.

Interdisciplinary research institutes, including the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, and the National Center for Supercomputing Applications, support collaborative team science research. The Roy J. Carver Center for Biotechnology offers access to world-class core facilities including next-generation sequencing, microscopy, flow cytometry, and proteomics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in microbiology, integrating classical and advanced approaches.
• Participate in B.S. and Ph.D. programs.
• Teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Provide service to the department, university, and profession.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in microbiology or a related field.
• Postdoctoral experience.
• Track record of creativity and productivity.
• Evidence or promise of developing a record of teaching effectiveness.
• Potential for independent research.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Retirement Plan.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Pay

The budgeted 9-month salary range for the position is $90,000–$95,000 at the Assistant Professor level and $105,000–$120,000 at the Associate Professor level (paid over 12 months). The pay offered will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. The 9-month salary can be supplemented with summer salary by startup or external funds. Startup packages are highly competitive.

Target starting date is August 16, 2027. This position is eligible for sponsorship for work authorization, except for sponsorship of a new H1B petition that would incur the $100,000 fee.