Assistant Professor, Tenure Track - Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track - Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track - Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

The Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology & Immunology at Wayne State University School of Medicine is searching for an outstanding virologist for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position.

All qualified candidates in the field of virology will be considered, the search is targeting researchers studying fundamental and applied problems in virology associated with human disease.

Candidates will be expected to establish a high-impact, extramurally funded research program and to participate in graduate and medical virology teaching. A competitive laboratory start-up package will be provided.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a 2-3 page summary discussing current and future research plans, and the names and addresses of three referees. References will only be requested for shortlisted candidates.

If you have questions, please contact Dr. Raghavendar Thipparthi

Unique duties:

Qualifications:

Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree with postdoctoral research experience.

Valid Michigan Medical License for MD degree.

Preferred qualifications:

School/College/Division:

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary department:

H0605

Employment type:

+ Regular Employee

+ Job type:
Full Time

+ Job category:
Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information:

+ Compensation type:
Annual Salary

+ Hourly rate:

+ Salary minimum: TBD

+ Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

Job openings:

+ Number of openings: 1

+ Reposted position:
No

+ Reposted reason:
None (New

Requisition )

+ Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans.  Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.