Assistant/Associate Professor- Microbiology- College of LAS

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign•Urbana, IL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Microbiology in the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks applicants for a full-time tenure track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Candidates who will enhance and expand the department’s strengths in exploring the fundamental biology of microbes and their viruses are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will bridge classical microbiology with advanced experimental and computational approaches to investigate the basic biology, physiology, ecology, and evolution of Bacteria, Archaea, and their viruses. The investigations will integrate knowledge and principles of physiology, structure-function relationships, metabolism, and genetic mechanisms to elucidate how microbes interact with their environments, ranging from the broader environment to host-pathogen interactions. The candidate is expected to conduct independent research, participate in our B.S. and Ph.D. programs, teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and provide service to the department, the university and the profession. Microbial research at the University of Illinois has contributed foundational insights into microbial physiology, evolution, ecology, pathogenesis, and genetics. Successful candidates will hold an appointment in the Department of Microbiology within the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology. The department also leads the campus-wide Microbial Systems Initiative, which brings together scientists from over fifty campus units with the aim of promoting collaboration and supporting large-scale research efforts. Interdisciplinary research institutes, including the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, and the National Center for Supercomputing Applications support collaborative team science research. The IGB is home to multi-investigator research themes studying microbiomes in health and disease, infectious disease genomics, antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial discovery, and One Health. The Roy J. Carver Center for Biotechnology offers easy and affordable access to world-class core facilities including next-generation sequencing, microscopy, flow cytometry, and proteomics. Successful candidates will be part of a large cohort of faculty contributing to and benefitting from this rich microbial-systems research environment. The successful candidate will contribute to the mission of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Illinois, where curiosity drives impact. As the heart of a leading land-grant research university, LAS brings together diverse disciplines to explore fundamental questions and address complex challenges. We prepare students for a lifetime of inquiry, leadership, and service through innovative research, transformative teaching, and thoughtful mentoring. We strongly encourage applications from those who have demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to be effective teachers for our student population with its wide range of backgrounds and experiences, in alignment with the mission of our university.

Requirements

Ph.D. in microbiology or a related field
Postdoctoral experience
Track record of creativity and productivity
Evidence or promise of developing a record of teaching effectiveness
Potential for independent research

Nice To Haves

Candidates who will enhance and expand the department’s strengths in exploring the fundamental biology of microbes and their viruses
Bridge classical microbiology with advanced experimental and computational approaches to investigate the basic biology, physiology, ecology, and evolution of Bacteria, Archaea, and their viruses
Integrate knowledge and principles of physiology, structure-function relationships, metabolism, and genetic mechanisms to elucidate how microbes interact with their environments, ranging from the broader environment to host-pathogen interactions
Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and experience needed to be effective teachers for our student population with its wide range of backgrounds and experiences