Associate or Professor in Immunology

Job Title :

Associate or Professor in Immunology

Requisition Number : FE04575

Department Name :

7H400 : Microbiology, Immunology & Molecular Gen

Work Location : Lexington, KY

Type of Position : Faculty

Position Time Status :

Full-Time

Tenure Track Status :

Tenure Track

Required Education :

PhD, MD or equivalent

Required Related Experience :

Relevant

Required License / Registration / Certification :

N / A

Job Summary :

The Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking to build on recent departmental growth by recruiting an outstanding immunologist at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.We invite applications from accomplished mid-career scientists (PhD, MD, or MD / PhD) with expertise in Immunology. Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to, fundamental mechanisms governing innate or adaptive immunity, inflammation, or immune responses to commensal or pathogenic agents (e.g., bacteria, viruses, fungi, helminths).

Successful candidates will :

• Have a strong record of innovation and research productivity
• Maintain an active, high-quality, extramurally funded research program
• Contribute to the department’s teaching mission
• Mentor doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows
• Provide service to the University and the broader academic community, commensurate with their career stage
• Demonstrate a commitment to collaboration within a growing and dynamic biomedical research community

Application Process Along with application, interested applicants should submit the following materials :

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Upon offer of employment, successful applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen and a national background check, as required by University of Kentucky Human Resources.

About Us The University of Kentucky is located in Lexington, a vibrant city named one of the “Top 5 Best Small Cities in the U.S.” by Condé Nast Traveler in 2024. Lexington offers a blend of cosmopolitan amenities and small-town charm, with nonstop flights to 17 national destinations and convenient access to hundreds of others via Blue Grass Airport (LEX)—just 15 minutes from downtown.As a flagship, land-grant institution, UK offers a broad range of resources on a single, centralized campus in the heart of the Bluegrass. Our unique structure enables and encourages interdisciplinary collaboration across all colleges, programs, and research initiatives. We remain firmly rooted in our mission to Kentucky—to educate, innovate, heal, and serve.The UK College of Medicine supports career development through a structured faculty mentoring program and guidance for promotion, establishing multidisciplinary research, and seeking funding opportunities. UK is also home to nationally recognized research centers, including :

Notable distinctions :

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

Yes

Preferred Education / Experience :

PhD, MD or equivalent

Open Until Filled : Yes

Our University Community :

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and / or drug screen.