Faculty position in Virology

Faculty position in Virology

The Department of Microbiology-Immunology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time tenure track Investigator in the field of virology. Applicants across all areas ranging from basic mechanisms of DNA or RNA virus replication, virus-host interactions, viral interactions with the immune system, and viral pathogenesis will be considered. Applicants at the Assistant or Associate Professor level are particularly encouraged to apply.

Qualified candidates are expected to have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree as well as postdoctoral training. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain a vigorous, extramurally funded research program and to participate in our strong graduate and medical student training programs. All applicants should have substantial peer-reviewed publications that demonstrate productivity and the ability to perform cutting edge research. Candidates for an Assistant Professor position should have current or pending external funding, which could include an NIH K level award or equivalent. Candidates at the Associate Professor level should have substantial research productivity, current grant support and academic service. The primary criteria for selection will be excellence and creativity in research and scholarship. We offer a highly interactive and collegial research environment with a strong background in virology and state-of-the-art research facilities.

The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.

When applying, please upload a one-page cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position, a three page research statement and a CV together with a list of at least three referees. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Applications accepted here: https://facultyrecruiting.northwestern.edu/apply/MjE3OA==

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Education Requirement:

Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree as well as postdoctoral training

External job URL:

https://facultyrecruiting.northwestern.edu/apply/MjE3OA