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Faculty Search Webinar! Curious about the Yale Microbial Pathogenesis faculty search and life in CT? Please join us for a Q&A webinar 8/18/2026 12pm noon EST. Participation is anonymous. Registration required: https://yale.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IGHzoL4mRL6GfKkdzWWntw
The Department of Microbial Pathogenesis (http://medicine.yale.edu/micropath) seeks candidates for tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position(s) investigating the pathogenesis of viral, parasitic, fungal, or bacterial infections, fundamental molecular and cellular mechanisms of pathogens, and the role of microbes in health and disease.
The department values a broad range of approaches in microbial pathogenesis, including cell biology, imaging, structural biology, metabolism, genetics, and computational biology. The department is home to Yale’s Graduate Program in Microbiology, has a vibrant community of trainees, and prizes collaboration and mentorship at all levels. New faculty will join a significant expansion of the department and have access to cutting-edge resources and excellent lab space. The target start date is July 1, 2027.
We will host an informational webinar/Q&A session by Zoom in August 2026. Please visit the Department of Microbial Pathogenesis website for details. Candidates selected in the first round of review will be invited to an in-person symposium January 27-28, 2027 (snow date: February 10-11, 2027). Please hold these dates on your calendars.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree.
Application Instructions
Please apply through the Interfolio website at https://apply.interfolio.com/189968. Applications should contain:
- cover letter
- curriculum vitae
- description of previous research (1 page)
- statement of research plans (up to 3 pages)
- reprints of up to 4 publications (at least one paper is required)
- confidential letters of recommendation
Applications should be submitted by October 1, 2026. Inquiries about the position may be sent to the attention of Dr. Andrew Goodman, Chair of the Department of Microbial Pathogenesis (andrew.goodman@yale.edu).
Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
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