Academic Joint Departments-Open Rank-Microbiology (Virology)

Job Description

The (UAB) (HSOM) invites applications for open rank/open tenure faculty positions in the . The successful applicant will be expected to develop an independent, externally funded research program in the general area of virology and contribute to undergraduate, graduate and medical school educational mission. Highly qualified applicants are sought who have established a robust research program. A competitive compensation and startup package will be offered in accordance with the candidates qualifications.We seek outstanding candidates who employ innovative, state-of-the-art approaches using in vivo and/or in vitro models including organoid and iPSC/human tissue systems, to advance critical insights into viral diseases and host-pathogen interactions. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to utilize the exceptional resources of the Southeastern Biosafety Laboratory Alabama Birmingham (SEBLAB) one of only 12 Regional Biocontainment Laboratories (RBL) funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID). Areas of interest include, but are not limited to virus biology, molecular mechanisms of virus replication, virus-host interaction, antiviral drug discovery, cancer virology, viral immunology, etc. New faculty will complement and expand our existing research strengths in , as well as other departmental in bacteriology, immunology, cancer, and structural biology. The department is distinguished by a longstanding commitment to scientific and teaching excellence and a highly collaborative culture. New faculty are encouraged to participate in numerous prominent UAB . Required Qualifications Applicants must hold a D.V.M., Ph.D. and/or M.D. in a relevant field and demonstrate a strong record in research productivity and active extramural funding commensurable with rank. Preferred Qualifications