Associate or Full Professor, The Beirne B. Carter Center for Immunology Research
About The Position
The Beirne B. Carter Center for Immunology Research at the University of Virginia seeks an outstanding scientist with experience leading a strong translational immunology program. The successful candidate will be nationally recognized for excellence in translational immunology research, hold external funding, and demonstrate an outstanding commitment to mentoring and education. Appointment rank, tenure status, and compensation will depend on qualifications and experience. The Carter Immunology Center is a nexus for basic and translational immunology research across multiple departments in the University of Virginia School of Medicine. The position offers an opportunity to build a highly collaborative, translational, and rigorous research program using resources at the Center, School of Medicine, Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Manning Institute of Biotechnology. The Institute partners with School of Medicine researchers to develop novel therapeutics, facilitate drug discovery, and advance GMP manufacturing for clinical trials. Highly competitive start-up packages and ample laboratory space are available. Candidates with expertise in translational immunology, including autoimmunity and immunotherapy, tissue immunology and immunopathology, or systems immunology, are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will join a collegial research environment comprising 10 resident faculty and more than 60 additional Carter Immunology Center member faculty. Current research areas include cardiovascular immunology, cell-autonomous immunity, intracellular signaling and effector function of lymphocytes and phagocytes, antigen processing and presentation, tumor immune responses, immunotherapy, allergy and autoimmunity, neuroimmunology, host-pathogen interactions, and host-commensal microbial interactions. Resources supporting faculty careers include research core facilities, grants and administrative support, and faculty development programming. The appointee will teach and mentor graduate and medical students in programs supported by ten NIH-sponsored training grants and participate in the institution’s commitment to supporting the development of scientists from diverse backgrounds. Charlottesville offers an intellectual community and cultural life, access to recreational venues, and convenient travel to Richmond and Washington, D.C. UVA assists faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the area. Applicants should complete an online candidate profile and submit a curriculum vitae, a two-page statement of research accomplishments and interests, and a 300-word statement of mentoring experiences. Application review will begin November 3, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to search committee co-chairs Drs. Jeffrey Sturek and Melanie Rutkowski at [email protected].
Requirements
- MD or MD, PhD.
- National recognition for excellence in translational immunology research.
- External research funding.
- Outstanding commitment to mentoring and education.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in translational immunology, including autoimmunity and immunotherapy, tissue immunology and immunopathology, or systems immunology.
Responsibilities
- Build a highly collaborative, translational, and rigorous immunology research program.
- Teach and mentor graduate students and medical students.
- Contribute to the development of scientists from diverse backgrounds within local and broader scientific communities.
Benefits
- Highly competitive start-up packages.
- Ample laboratory space.
- Research core facilities, grants and administrative support, and faculty development programming.
- UVA assistance for faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the Charlottesville area.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
