Assistant Professor - Immunology
About The Position
The School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University invites applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in any area of immunology, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2027. Research interests span innate to adaptive immune processes, with special consideration for applicants using cutting-edge approaches. The position is located on ASU’s Tempe Campus in Tempe, Arizona, and requires physical presence at that location. The successful candidate will establish a productive, nationally recognized research program; obtain extramural funding sufficient to support that program; publish in appropriate journals; teach in person and/or online in immunology, microbiology, cell biology, genetics, or related courses; and provide service to the school, college, university, community, and profession commensurate with 20% effort. The School of Life Sciences has more than 100 full-time faculty members, undergraduate and graduate training programs, and expertise across the biological sciences. The position offers opportunities to collaborate with research groups in immunology, infectious diseases, microbiomics, genomics, oncogenesis, neurodegeneration, and other areas across colleges and institutes, as well as with the newly established John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering. ASU describes its research environment as highly collaborative and provides access to shared, state-of-the-art resources and well-equipped Bioscience core facilities. The school’s faculty are primarily located in modern laboratories on the Tempe campus, with opportunities to collaborate with university-wide centers and institutes and Phoenix-area partners. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences supports faculty professional development and growth in research. ASU describes its mission as advancing research and discovery of public value and serving the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the communities it serves.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in immunology or a related field by the time of appointment.
- Postdoctoral or equivalent experience.
- A record of publications in peer-reviewed journals commensurate with career stage.
- Interest in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Nice To Haves
- Evidence of success in obtaining grants and/or fellowships commensurate with career stage.
- Participation in collaborative research.
- Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students, and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter.
Responsibilities
- Establish a productive, nationally recognized research program.
- Acquire extramural funding at the level necessary to support the research program.
- Publish in appropriate journals in the field of expertise.
- Teach in person and/or online, including immunology, microbiology, cell biology, genetics, or related courses.
- Provide service to the school, college, university, community, and profession commensurate with 20% effort.
Benefits
- Benefits-eligible position.
- ASU offers an attractive start-up package with highly competitive conditions of employment.
- Access to shared, state-of-the-art resources and well-equipped Bioscience core facilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
