Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the School of Medicine of Temple University encompasses expertise in the fields of Microbiology and autoimmunity and is strategically planning to enhance its current strengths. The department is located across the street from Temple University Hospital, and the physical proximity facilitates collaboration with clinicians and physician-scientists.
Position: Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor
Position type: Permanent
Job Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Job Profile:
- Successful candidates are expected to develop a vigorous extramurally-funded, independent research program and to participate in teaching Microbiology to professional and graduate students.
- We seek applicants who have basic/translational research programs in the area of host-pathogen interactions with an emphasis on autoimmune diseases.
- Successful candidates will join an interactive faculty housed at a major medical school in Philadelphia with state-of-the-art core facilities, including confocal microscopy, flow Cytometry, BSL-2, -3 labs and excellent AAALAC-accredited animal facilities. Moreover, there is full access to the core facilities of Fox Chase Cancer Center, including DNA Sequencing, High Throughput Screening, Molecular Modeling and Gene Expression Analysis.
Qualifications required:
- Minimum qualifications include a PhD degree or professional degree(s) and postdoctoral experience in a relevant field (Life Sciences, Immunology, Medicine, Microbiology). Highly competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications, and start-up packages will be provided.
- Especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Temple University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
How to apply : Qualified applicants should send electronically an Application Package including:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Summary of research interests and plans, and
- Names and contact information of at least three professional references in the following addressed to:
Stefania Gallucci, MD and Cagla Tukel, PhD, Co-Chairs of the Search Committee,
C/O Michael R. Lester, Senior Director, Department of Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention,
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University,
3420 N. Broad Street, MRB 101, Philadelphia, PA 19140
Email: Michael.Lester@tuhs.temple.edu.
Phone: 215-707-5666
Fax: 215-707-9452.
Last date for application: 10th December, 2015