Research Assistant Professor

Tulane University • New Orleans, LA

2d

About The Position

The Department of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease is seeking to hire a new faculty member in the research track at an assistant professor level. The faculty member in this position is expected have a strong background in entomology and both field and laboratory experience in sample collection and maintenance of colonies. They will have also demonstrated basic genetic and molecular skills demonstrated by creative projects carried through to publications. This faculty member will be eligible to advise Ph.D. students and others at all levels should they have the resources to support this training. This faculty member will be able to produce 50% of their salary support in the first year with the remainder provided by the Department and teaching of a class, if this is available. As a research assistant professor, this individual will be responsible of 100% of salary in subsequent years.

Requirements

• Knowledge and understanding of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of entomology, vector biology.
• Must demonstrate ability to maintain arthropod colonies.
• Have at least 3 years of experience developing and working in an academic research setting.
• Must have a history of obtaining or working on major research grants.
• Must have at least 50% salary support from external funding
• Professional and effective verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills through first or senior authorship on high impact peer-reviewed publications.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work and communicate with various individuals from a broad spectrum of disciplines, technical and educational backgrounds within the department, School and University, and with individuals outside the University.
• Strong organization skills; ability to multi-task, prioritize and give attention to detail in order to complete tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective management skills; ability to lead, work with, elicit cooperation from, and read communication styles of team members and staff.
• Ability to work effectively independently and within a team.
• Ability to problem-solve effectively; developing and implementing alternative solutions as needed. Must demonstrate good judgment and logical decision-making.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment, and conform to shifting priorities, demands and timeline. Must be flexible in order to respond to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in public health, parasitology or entomology.
• Assistant professor rank or higher
• Field work in tick, bug or mosquito collection
• Experience maintaining insect colonies
• >3 years bench laboratory experience
• >1 year teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Leading or participating in sponsored research. 50% percent effort in year 1. 85-100% afterward.
• May teach 1 course per year, if the opportunity is available. 15%
• Attend Departmental and General Faculty meetings, present at Departmental seminars.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree