The Department of Pathology at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Galveston, is seeking to recruit tenure-track faculty at an academic rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor with an MD, PhD, DVM or equivalent degree.
The University of Texas Medical Branch: UTMB has many highly interactive research centers, biomedical institutes, and a national biocontainment laboratory with excellent infrastructure to conduct research in BSL-2, -3 and -4 on diverse animal models of infectious diseases, including arthropod containment levels 1-4 (ACL4 for tick research only) and extensive insectaries. The Department, with 54 full-time clinical and research faculty, is ranked among the top 25 of its peer departments in NIH funding.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The successful candidate(s) should be highly productive with an established record of extramural funding or the potential to establish and spearhead innovative basic and applied research programs in one or more of the above areas. The successful applicant should be amenable to collaborative studies with other investigators studying the pathogenesis, ecology and epidemiology of infectious diseases, including vector-borne infectious diseases in the department and be committed to graduate education by teaching and mentoring graduate and medical students.
DEPARTMENT STATEMENT:
In addition to applying to this requisition, interested applicants should submit a current Curriculum Vitae and a detailed Cover Letter to: saharrin@utmb.edu
Please direct any questions regarding these opportunities to Dr. Nikos Vasilakis: nivasila@utmb.edu, Vector Biology and Immunology Search Committee. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
MD, PhD, DVM or equivalent degree
PREFERRED SKILL/COMPETENCY:
Immunology: The preferred area of research includes fundamental studies that investigate immunity and the immunopathogenesis of infectious diseases. Individuals actively involved in the study of human immune mechanisms are especially encouraged to apply.
SALARY: Salary and academic rank are commensurate with experience; excellent benefits and highly competitive startup packages are offered. Relocation expenses are also provided.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
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