A tenure-track or fixed-term faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level is offered by the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine (ECU). A federally-funded, independent research program in microbial pathogenesis or host-pathogen interactions is expected to be developed and maintained. Significant protected time for research establishment is provided, with the teaching of medical, dental, and graduate students required. Salary and rank are to be aligned with qualifications, and support includes generous lab space, state salary support, and a competitive start-up package. The department features 15 full-time faculty, an active doctoral program, and advanced instrumentation. Science Careers
Key Points:
- Position: A tenure-track faculty role (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) in Microbial Pathogenesis is being offered.
- Location: East Carolina University, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Greenville, NC, is designated as the workplace.
- Research Focus: An externally funded program in microbial pathogenesis (bacterial, viral, or fungal) with emphasis on molecular mechanisms is expected to be developed.
- Responsibilities:
- Innovative research in infectious diseases is to be conducted.
- Graduate, medical, and/or dental courses in microbiology and immunology are to be taught.
- Graduate and medical students are to be mentored.
- Qualifications:
- A PhD, MD, or equivalent in microbiology, immunology, or a related field is required
- Strong research productivity is expected to be demonstrated
- Postdoctoral experience is preferred
- For senior candidates: A proven record of extramural funding is required to be shown
- Benefits:
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities is provided
- A collaborative and supportive research environment is offered
- Application Requirements:
- A CV is to be submitted
- A cover letter detailing research and teaching interests is to be included
- A research plan statement is to be provided
- Contact information for three references is to be supplied
- Commitment: An equal opportunity environment fostering diversity and inclusion is upheld by ECU.