Assistant​/Associate Professor, Microbiology & Immunology; Tenure Track

Assistant/Associate Professor, Microbiology & Immunology (Tenure Track)

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Medicine, Reno - University of Nevada School of Medicine

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Job Description

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Nevada, Reno, School of Medicine (UNR Med) seeks applicants for Assistant or Associate professor position(s) at a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track rank. As we look to expand the research landscape at UNR Med, researchers with a focus of various study areas are encouraged to apply. Areas of interest include cancer research, biosafety, infectious disease and pathogenesis, immune response, TB immunology, and microbiome research as well as cytometry.

The department is situated in the recently constructed Center for Molecular Medicine that includes a state-of-the-art BSL3 facility that can support select agent research and potentially ABSL3 studies.

Individuals with a strong record in cancer research are of particular interest for this position. Successful candidates will be considered for the Gloria Zhang, Ph.D., and Gordon Yan, Ph.D. endowed Professorship in Immunology. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to collaborate with clinicians and scientists at the William N. Pennington Cancer Institute of Renown Health and will be expected to lead a thriving, cutting-edge, externally funded research program that provides supportive environments for training the next generation of scientists and physicians.

Incoming faculty in these roles will have a majority research focus alongside moderate teaching expectations. Responsibilities include teaching and mentoring a wide array of trainees at the graduate and professional levels, as well as and engaging in university, community, and professional service.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated record of mentorship and a thorough understanding of the processes involved in academic biomedical research, as well as an interest in and enthusiasm for collaboration with clinician-scientists. Qualities of the ideal candidate include collegiality, resilience, adaptability, and innovativeness.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., D.V.M., or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited institution and at least 2 years of postdoctoral experience in basic or clinical immunology, infectious disease, or cancer research.
• Ability to develop and maintain a cutting-edge, independent research program, including securing external research support.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to provide first-rate teaching to graduate and medical students.

Compensation Grade

Assistant Professor - II

Associate Professor - III

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: and select School of Medicine - Medical Academic Assistant Professor, reading along the Basic Science line. Associate Professor salary can be found on subsequent drop down menu. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Total Compensation

The total compensation package includes a negotiable competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a generous retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, long-term disability, annual and sick leave, along with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents. For more information, please visit:

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision -
• Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance -
• No state income tax!
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to Wolf Card…