Assistant Professor - IBBI / MII Faculty

Job Description

The Institute of Brain, Behavior, and Immunology (IBBI) and the Department of Microbial Infection and Immunity (MII) at The Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center are partnering to recruit one tenure-track Assistant Professor who studies immune-brain interactions relevant to health. The candidates should focus on immune or infectious agent interactions with the central or peripheral nervous system in the context of behavior.

Required Qualifications

• MD/PhD or PhD in immunology, virology, or microbiology with interest in immune-nervous system approaches
• Documented evidence of high-quality, impactful research
• A strong commitment to education and collaborative research at a major university
• Requires successful completion of a background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful completion of a background check

Application Materials

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vita (CV)
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring
• List of 3 potential references

Facilities and Support

• Outstanding research facility and support
• Vibrant collaborative research community
• Open laboratory environment
• State-of-the-art core facilities

College and University Information

• Recognized as a Tier 1 school for research in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Medical Schools” list
• Ranked among the top 16 medical schools for research in the nation
• Known for its innovative curriculum, cutting-edge research, and excellence in clinical care through The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber