Assistant Professor of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology

Assistant Professor of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology

Posting Number - req
37582

Employment Type

- Faculty

Faculty Type
- Flex Track

Hiring Department
- Molecular Genetics Microbiology (564A)

Academic Location
- School of Medicine

Campus
- Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligible
- The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Position Summary
- Faculty Position in Molecular Genetics & Microbiology aligned with Autophagy, Inflammation and Metabolism (AIM) Center

The Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine is seeking a flex-track Assistant Professor. Areas of interest should be aligned with AIM Center including autophagy, inflammation/immunity and metabolism. The successful candidate will benefit from the programmatic opportunities through the AIM Center and will have exceptional opportunities for synergism and interactions with the UNM HSC signature programs.

Appointment will be in the Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful applicant will develop a rigorous research program on autophagy and immunology, inflammation, or metabolism; participate in AIM COBRE and departmental activities including graduate and medical school teaching.

Job duties:

• Work toward becoming a member of the Phase S CoBRE Science Research Program Investigator (SI) pool and work to become an appointed SI on Phase S
• Develop a strong independent research program that is competitive for external funding from the NIH and other sources.
• Teach medical students as part of the Phase 1 curriculum.
• Contribute to departmental and institutional research training mission by teaching in graduate school courses and mentoring graduate students and postdocs.
• Participate in AIM Center activities and initiatives.
• Provide service supporting the department's administrative, educational, and scholarly missions.

Qualifications

- Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent
• Eligible to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

• New Investigator or Early Stage Investigator (ESI) or junior New Investigator (NI) as defined by NIH
• Strong record of scientific accomplishments aligned with the themes of the AIM Center (including autophagy, inflammation/immunity and metabolism)
• Strong evidence of potential for achieving R01-level funding in the areas described above.
• Outstanding publication and training record.
• Prior experience in teaching medical students (undergraduate medical education)
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.

Application Instructions
- Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Describe in a cover letter how your research fits with the AIM (Autophagy, Inflammation and Metabolism) Center. Include timeline for extramural funding applications, publications in preparation or planned; standard CV and description of your research program.

Please also include NIH new style Biosketch and Biosketch supplement. For additional information, you may contact Sally Ann Garcia, Search Coordinator, , San Garcia.edu Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For Best Consideration
- For best consideration, please apply by 9/30/2026. This position will remain open until filled.

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