Assistant or Associate Professor - Bacteriologist

The University of Minnesota Department of Microbiology and Immunology and Institute on Infectious Diseases (UMIID) announce an inaugural round of recruitments in Bacteriology. We seek candidates for a position at tenure-track Assistant or tenured Associate Professor rank whose research is broadly relevant to UMIID's Program Antimicrobial Resistance and Drug Discovery to include bacterial physiology and genomics, systems biology, human microbial ecology, bacteriophages, and bacterial-host interactions. Successful candidates will demonstrate potential to develop a prominent and innovative research program that complements the University's research strengths in host-pathogen interactions, immunity and host defense, virology, mycology, genomics, drug discovery, translational research, and clinical trials.

Faculty in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology pursue a mission of teaching, training, and innovative research that impacts local and global public health. Candidates will contribute to this mission and advance research to create innovative solutions to emerging infections with epidemic or pandemic potential and antimicrobial drug resistance.

Minimum qualifications: PhD, MD, or equivalent in a relevant field of study, plus applicable postdoctoral or faculty experience.

Additional information about the Department of Microbiology & Immunology is available at: http://med.umn.edu/microbiology and the University of Minnesota Institute for Infectious Diseases at : https://med.umn.edu/umiid. The University of Minnesota offers an intellectually vibrant, collegial, and inclusive research community spanning multiple colleges, centers, institutes, and core facilities.

Pay Range: Assistant Professor salaries start at $110,000 annually; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Candidates who apply by January 15, 2025, will be given priority consideration. To apply, please provide a cover letter; curriculum vitae; concise summary of current and planned research (maximum of three pages); a one page teaching and mentoring philosophy statement; a one page statement of experience/strategies for advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion; and three representative publications/pre-prints. Letters of recommendation may be solicited following the initial review of applications.

Inquiries can be sent to Laura Seifert, support to the search committee (seif0056@umn.edu).

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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This position will remain open until filled.

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