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.

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:  Stage Investigator (ESI);  Investigator
• Strong record of scientific accomplishments aligned with the themes of the AIM Center https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). (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.

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