Open Positions
TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS
The Department of Molecular Sciences College of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Department of Molecular Sciences seeks two full-time tenure-track faculty at the JUNIOR or SENIOR level with basic or translational research experience investigating aspects of molecular pathogenesis of infections, vaccine development, emerging infections and select agents, genetics of host-pathogen interactions, and antimicrobial resistance. We seek to expand our strong interdisciplinary group of basic and clinical scientists as we integrate additional research programs into our campuswide clinical and translational research programs and new Regional Biocontainment Laboratory. Core campus resources include extensive mouse genomics and informatics, Molecular Resource Center, good manufacturing practice facilities, and BSL-3 suites for high throughput screening, small animal imaging and microscopy. Adjunct appointment in the appropriate clinical departments and collaboration with the V.A. Hospital and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital are encouraged. Applicants must have a Ph.D., M.D., or D.V.M. with an established reputation in one of the above areas of research.
Successful candidates will be responsible for developing and maintaining an extramurally funded, independent research program and contribute to graduate and professional student teaching. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, brief description of research accomplishments, short summary of future research plans, and curriculum vitae, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to: Dr. Lorraine Albritton, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Molecular Sciences, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 858 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38163, or e-mail: lalbritt@utmem.edu Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled. For additional information, see website: http://www.utmem.edu/molecular_sciences The University of Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title VI/Title lX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply
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