Description
The Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Immunology. Candidates with expertise in fundamental or translational areas of immunology are invited to apply and will be expected to develop and maintain a vigorous, independent, and externally funded research program. Particular areas of interest include, but are not limited to, host-pathogen interactions and innate or adaptive immune responses that address immune responses to cancer, infectious disease, or autoimmunity. Candidates will be expected to contribute to the mission of the department by teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in immunology and related subjects, mentoring and advising undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral trainees, collaborating with other faculty members on interdisciplinary research initiatives, and participating in departmental, college, and university service.
The appointment will be in the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, in the College of Natural Sciences, which has a strong commitment to biomedical research and to teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Housed in modern research facilities, the Department hosts interdisciplinary faculty with strengths in immunology, cancer biology, development, reproduction, and toxicology. The Immunology group within the department is cooperative and collaborative, with expertise in both innate and adaptive immunity, autoimmunity, cancer, and infectious diseases. Faculty have access to excellent core facilities on campus and are well-integrated into the University of Massachusetts life sciences research community. Faculty benefit from opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with colleagues in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Engineering, Microbiology, and other related fields. Faculty have access to the life sciences research infrastructure of the Institute for Applied Life Sciences and its core facilities. IALS and the UMass Amherst campus are committed to the development of translational research programs and to fostering interactions with industry.
Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2025, and continue until a suitable pool of applicants has been identified. To ensure consideration, please submit your application and associated materials by December 1, 2025.
For inquiries about the position, please contact Leonid Pobezinsky, Chair of the Search Committee, at lpobezinsky@umass.edu
Requirements
Applicants must have a Ph.D., D.V.M./Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. in Immunology or a closely related field, postdoctoral research experience with a strong publication record, demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring, strong potential to secure external research funding, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a clear commitment to advancing higher education and contributing to the academic community. We are seeking talented applicants qualified for an assistant professor position. Under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at other ranks may receive consideration.
