Associate Professor - Microbiology And Immunology

Essential Job Functions

The Department of Microbiology & Immunology at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Galveston, is recruiting tenure-track faculty in Bacterial Pathogenesis at the academic rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor with MD, PhD, DVM or equivalent degrees. The preferred research areas include but are not limited to bacterial genomics/proteomics, virulence, structure-function relationships, antibiotic resistance, role of microbiota in disease outcomes, and host-pathogen interactions with a focus on mechanisms of immunity, outcomes due to aging or metabolic disease, and vaccine or Immunotherapeutics discovery. The development or use of novel platforms or non-traditional models including organoids, 3D cultures, and organ-on-chip are encouraged.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent in any field
• Scientific research experience

Prior to Start

• May require completion of appropriate vaccinations
• Regular use of PPE required

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

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