Researcher in Microbiology

University of Chicago

Department: Microbiology, University of Chicago
Rank: Open (all ranks)
Location: Hyde Park Campus, Chicago, IL
Position Type: Tenured/Tenure-Track
Application: Interfolio Link

Position Overview

The Department of Microbiology seeks outstanding faculty members in any area of microbiology, with particular interest in:

  • Host-pathogen interactions

  • Viral and bacterial pathogenesis

  • Emerging infectious diseases

Faculty will have access to and potential alignment with the Howard T. Ricketts Laboratory (HTRL) at Argonne National Laboratory.

Responsibilities include:

  • Conducting independent, high-impact research

  • Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses (including potential medical school teaching)

  • Collaborating across departments and divisions

  • Participating in PhD committees and the Committee on Microbiology

Research Resources

  • HTRL & gnotobiotic animal research

  • Flow cytometry, high-throughput genomics, biocontainment facilities

  • Duchossois Family Institute resources: biorepositories, metagenomics/metabolomics cores, bioinformatics

  • Single-cell genomics facility with computational support

  • Competitive research space and start-up funding

Qualifications

  • PhD or equivalent in microbiology or related field

  • Completion of postdoctoral training

  • Evidence of research excellence

  • Teaching experience and mentoring ability

Application Instructions

Submit via University of Chicago Academic Recruitment (Interfolio):

  • Cover letter

  • Curriculum vitae (with bibliography)

  • Research statement

  • Teaching statement

Review of applications: Continuous until the positions are filled.

Support for applicants: Free Dossier account, confidential letters of recommendation supported by Interfolio.

Contacts for assistance: Interfolio support – help@interfolio.com or 877-997-8807

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