New Assistant Professor: Tenure-Track, Department of Microbiolgy & Immunology - Fungal Biology/Medical Mycology
About The Position
The Department of Microbiology & Immunology and the Institute on Infectious Diseases (UMIID) at the University of Minnesota Medical School invites applications for a tenure track faculty position to be filled at new Assistant level. We seek scientists working in medical mycology who will establish a competitive research program that focuses on emerging fungal pathogens; evolution of fungal pathogens and the relationship to the host; drug discovery; genomics; or systems biology. Candidates will help to further the scholastic mission of the department and the Institute on Infectious Diseases by developing robust innovative research programs and by aiding in teaching and training of undergraduates, graduate students, postdoctoral and medical fellows. Additional information about the Department of Microbiology & Immunology is available at: http://med.umn.edu/microbiology and the University of Minnesota Institute for Infectious Diseases at : https://med.umn.edu/umiid. The University of Minnesota offers an intellectually vibrant, collegial, and inclusive research community spanning multiple colleges, centers, institutes, and core facilities.
Requirements
- PhD, MD, or equivalent in a relevant field of study, plus applicable postdoctoral research experience.
Responsibilities
- developing robust innovative research programs
- aiding in teaching and training of undergraduates, graduate students, postdoctoral and medical fellows
Benefits
- Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
- Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
- Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- University HSA contributions
- Disability and employer-paid life insurance
- Employee wellbeing program
- Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
- Financial counseling services
- Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
- Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
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What This Job Offers
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
