Researcher in Microbiology

University of Chicago

Department: Microbiology, University of Chicago

Rank: Open (all ranks)

Location: Hyde Park Campus, Chicago, IL

Position Type: Tenured/Tenure-Track

Application: Interfolio Link

Position Overview

The Department of Microbiology seeks outstanding faculty members in any area of microbiology, with particular interest in:

• Host-pathogen interactions
• Viral and bacterial pathogenesis
• Emerging infectious diseases

Faculty will have access to and potential alignment with the Howard T. Ricketts Laboratory (HTRL) at Argonne National Laboratory.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting independent, high-impact research
• Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses (including potential medical school teaching)
• Collaborating across departments and divisions
• Participating in PhD committees and the Committee on Microbiology

Research Resources

• HTRL & gnotobiotic animal research
• Flow cytometry, high-throughput genomics, biocontainment facilities
• Duchossois Family Institute resources: biorepositories, metagenomics/metabolomics cores, bioinformatics
• Single-cell genomics facility with computational support
• Competitive research space and start-up funding

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in microbiology or related field
• Completion of postdoctoral training
• Evidence of research excellence
• Teaching experience and mentoring ability

Application Instructions

Submit via University of Chicago Academic Recruitment (Interfolio):

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae (with bibliography)
• Research statement
• Teaching statement

Review of applications: Continuous until the positions are filled.

Support for applicants: Free Dossier account, confidential letters of recommendation supported by Interfolio.

Contacts for assistance: Interfolio support – help@interfolio.com or 877-997-8807

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