Tenure Track Virology Faculty - Neurovirology

MCW’s Department of Microbiology & Immunology (M&I) seeks a tenure-track faculty member whose research program is centered on viral neuropathogenesis. Preference will be given to candidates who use New Approach Methodologies, animal models, and translational-science strategies. The successful applicant will join a campus-wide expansion of the Center for Immunology and Department of Microbiology & Immunology, receive a competitive salary, spacious research facilities, and substantial start-up funds.

About the Department

The Department of Microbiology & Immunology (M&I) is a dynamic, growing hub for microbial pathogenesis and immunology research at MCW, comprising more than 40 research faculty and 40+ graduate students. M&I supports collaborative research and training across the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center campus, partnering with MCW, Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, and the Versiti Blood Research Institute.

Faculty research spans immuno-oncology, inflammation and immunology, virology, bacteriology, parasitology, antimicrobial resistance, microbial pathogenesis, and the microbiome’s role in health and disease. Research is conducted in renovated, open lab space designed to foster cutting-edge biomedical science and collaboration. Faculty actively engage with the Center for Immunology, Center for Microbiome Research, Cancer Center, and Center for Infectious Disease Research to build vibrant basic, translational, and clinical programs.

Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain a vigorous, externally funded research program in viral neuropathogenesis.
• Contribute to innovative, cross-functional research initiatives across basic, clinical, and translational domains.
• Demonstrate excellence in graduate and medical education.
• Work effectively within a collegial, team-oriented academic environment.
• Advance the mission of research, teaching, and service within the institution.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD-PhD, or equivalent with relevant postdoctoral training.
• Peer-reviewed publication record demonstrating potential for extramural funding.
• For Associate and Professor positions: leadership of a well-established, extramurally funded research program.
• Visionary, collegial, and highly motivated with a preference for experience in multidisciplinary research.
• Strong commitment to graduate and medical education.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Spacious research facilities.
• Substantial start-up funds.

About MCW

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is Wisconsin’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school, with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Central Wisconsin. MCW is a major national research center, ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients annually, representing over 5.1 million patient visits.

About Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s largest city, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. With a metropolitan population of over 1.6 million, Milwaukee offers affordability, comfort, and a high quality of life. The city features diverse neighborhoods, a vibrant downtown with botanical gardens, lakefront museums, a theater district, professional sports teams, bustling nightlife, and award-winning restaurants. Scenic parklands along Lake Michigan provide first-class recreational opportunities, including hiking, cycling, and boating. Milwaukee is ranked the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest U.S. cities.