Center for Microbiology and Immunology- Tenure- Track Faculty

Temple University, Office of Physician & Faculty Recruitment•Philadelphia, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Microbiology and Immunology (CMI) at Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine is seeking a tenure-track faculty scientist or physician-scientist at the Full, Associate, or Assistant Professor level. CMI conducts research at the intersection of microbiology, immunology, and human disease, focusing on host–microbe interactions, immune genetics, and inflammatory diseases. Areas of interest include host-pathogen interactions, microbial pathogenesis, innate and adaptive immunity, microbiome-immune interactions, inflammation, and the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying infectious and immune-mediated diseases. Successful candidates will join an interactive research community at a major academic medical center in Philadelphia. The school offers research infrastructure in flow cytometry and cell sorting, single-cell multiomics, metabolomics and lipidomics, bioimaging, laboratory animal resources, and infectious disease research. Faculty can also access complementary resources at Fox Chase Cancer Center and collaborate with basic scientists, clinicians, and physician-scientists through the Health Sciences Campus and nearby Temple University Hospital. Applicants must submit an online application with a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, a synopsis of research and teaching interests, accomplishments, and professional goals, and three reference letters or the contact information for three professional references. Application materials should be combined into one PDF and addressed to Çagla Tükel, PhD, Director and Professor, CMI, care of William Mawhinney, Sr. Recruiter, Physician/Faculty Recruitment and Retention.

Requirements

Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree.
Ability to develop an independent, extramurally funded research laboratory.
Active research program in immune system and microbes, infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders, neurodegenerative conditions, or related fields.
Academic credentials for a faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level.
Current publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Excellent interpersonal and writing skills.
Physician-scientists must be board eligible or board certified in Internal Medicine and eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Nice To Haves

Experience writing NIH grants.
Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Responsibilities

Develop an independent, extramurally funded research laboratory.
Conduct an active research program in immune system and microbes, infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders, neurodegenerative conditions, or related fields.
Contribute to research and teaching in the Center for Microbiology and Immunology.