The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine is undergoing a multi-year expansion and is recruiting individuals who are dedicated to excellence in research, teaching, and training the next generation of biomedical research scientists. We invite applications for a tenure-track/tenured faculty position at the rank of assistant or associate professor. We seek individuals with multi-disciplinary expertise and whose research complements the department's programs focused on infectious and immunologic diseases. Successful candidates must hold a PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or DVM/PhD degree with a strong record of research productivity. Individuals seeking the rank of associate professor will have demonstrated ability to sustain an extramurally funded research program. Positions are supported by competitive start-up packages with excellent laboratory and core facilities including state-of-the-art BSL2/(A)BSL3/ACL3 laboratories. Ample opportunities exist for interdisciplinary interactions with basic, translational, and clinical investigators in the Whiddon College of Medicine, the Center for Lung Biology, and the Mitchell Cancer Institute. For additional information about the Department, visit www.usahealthsystem.com/microbiology. The University of South Alabama is located in historic Mobile, Alabama, a vibrant city located near beautiful gulf coast beaches.

Review of applications will begin in December 2022 and will continue until the positions are filled. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of current research accomplishments and future goals, and the names and contact information for three or more references.

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