University of Missouri School of Medicine & MU Health Care

Assistant or Associate Professor (T/TT) - Molecular Microbiology and Immunology

Molecular Microbiology and Immunology - Columbia, MO - Full Time

The Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Missouri School of Medicine seeks outstanding applicants for multiple full-time tenure-track/tenured positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.

The department is seeking candidates that will enhance our scope of research in the areas of bacterial pathogenesis and metabolic regulation of inflammation, including crosstalk between the microbiome and the immune system.

This position will be expected to contribute to the training of graduate students in our Translational Biosciences PhD Program and to education of undergraduate and/or medical students and to participate in departmental and university service and committee activities.

Collaborative opportunities abound at the University of Missouri. We are one of only six public universities nationwide that can claim schools or colleges of medicine, veterinary medicine, agriculture, engineering, arts and science, law, and research reactor—all on the same campus. There is great potential to collaborate with individuals across campus.

The University of Missouri boasts state-of-the-art research facilities including newly renovated space in the Medical Sciences Building, NextGen Precision Health building, and the Bond Life Sciences Center. Outstanding Core facilities for Flow Cytometry, Genomics, Metabolomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics and Analytics, and Light and Electron microscopy are in proximity to the School of Medicine. MU is also home to the Laboratory for Infectious Disease Research, a Regional Biocontainment Lab with more than 10,000 square feet of space for studies of pathogens that require BSL-3 containment.

Minimum Qualifications:
 

  • PhD, MD or MD/PhD or equivalent degree in microbiology, immunology, or appropriate related discipline.

Candidates will be evaluated on:

  • A track record of research productivity and accomplishments. 
  • Demonstrated potential to establish or maintain an internationally-recognized, externally-funded research program.
  • Robust publications in peer-reviewed journals.
  • A research focus on bacterial pathogenesis, host responses to infection and/or metabolic regulation of inflammation and the microbiome.
In addition to filling out the online application please be prepared to upload a CV, Research Statement, Teaching Philosophy and names and contact information for 3 References, Cover letter.

Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Community

Columbia is rated by Forbes magazine as the fifth best small city for business and careers in America and is consistently rated a top place to live by Money Magazine, boasting a low cost of living, a vibrant community, and nationally renowned public schools. Columbia is an ideal college town that combines small-town comforts, and community spirit, with big-city culture, activities, and resources. Our community is energetic and engaged, packed with restaurants and entertainment venues, and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

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This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at U.M. System Total Rewards Benefits

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