Assistant Professor
Listed on 2025-12-26
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
About the Department
The Department of Molecular Microbiology at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine is recruiting 2 new faculty at the Assistant Professor level. We are particularly interested in recruiting scientists pursuing fundamental aspects of microbiology with an emphasis on host-pathogen interactions, emerging infectious disease, antimicrobial resistance, structural biology and women’s infectious disease. Applicants with bold new perspectives and ‘outside the box’ approaches, particularly those focused on interdisciplinary, collaborative research are strongly encouraged.
Candidates working on infectious diseases related to women’s health would also be appointed to the Center for Women’s Infectious Disease Research, and those working on mycobacterial diseases would be part of the MycoPRISM, a Washington University Interdisciplinary Initiative for Mycobacterial Research and Treatment. Washington University provides an intellectually exciting, collegial, and supportive environment with robust graduate and post-doctoral programs and extensive opportunities for interdepartmental collaboration and entrepreneurship.
We are home to a uniquely broad and interactive microbial pathogenesis community that spans the university, supported by vibrant and integrated centers that further enrich the intellectual environment. Newly expanded enhanced biocontainment (BSL3) laboratories and outstanding core facilities, including genomics, small-molecule screening, imaging, Cryo-EM, mass-spectrometry, high-performance cluster computing, and vivarium, are available. In addition to developing a vigorous, cutting-edge, externally funded research program, teaching of graduate and professional students will be required.
Candidates should possess a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline and have a strong publication record.
Application RequirementsPlease submit a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, up to 3 selected publications, a 2-page description of planned research interests, and three reference letters via the WUSM HR link below: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
Other InformationComplete applications received prior to Feb 21, 2026, will be considered.
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