Assistant Professor - Microbiology, Molecular Genetics and Immunology

University of Kansas Medical Center • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The Department of Microbiology, Molecular Genetics and Immunology at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level with research programs in the general area of microbial pathogenesis and immunology. The Department is currently undergoing expansion and growth. For the current open position, preference will be given to candidates taking innovative approaches to study molecular mechanisms of either (i) cancer immunology, or (ii) bacterial pathogenesis that complement and synergize with existing expertise within the Department and the KUMC research community. Successful applicants must hold a Ph.D. and/or M.D. (or similar doctoral degree) and are expected to be highly motivated with excellent communication, teaching, and writing skills, and to have demonstrated ability to conduct independent research with an impactful publication record.

Requirements

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree, including postdoctoral training, with an immunology focus

Responsibilities

• Establish or continue an externally funded, independent research program
• Actively participate in graduate and medical education
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage begins on day one
• Health expense accounts with generous employer contributions
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Various additional voluntary insurance plans
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire
• Ten paid holidays
• One paid discretionary day after six months of employment
• Paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave after 12 months of employment
• Retirement program with a generous employer contribution
• Additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees