Microbiology & Immunology, Assistant, Associate or Full Professor
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on418, Winchester Street, Murray, Salt Lake County, Utah, 84107, United States
About the Division and University
The Division of Microbiology and Immunology (M&I) in the University of Utah's Department of Pathology invites applications for a new tenure-track faculty position. You will join a dynamic and growing community of NIH-funded faculty, supported by robust institutional resources and distinguished by a remarkable record of achievement. Our faculty include recipients of prestigious honors such as the NIH Director's New Innovator Award, Pew Scholar Awards, Burroughs Wellcome Fund Awards, and American Cancer Society Awards.
The University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City, a vibrant and progressive town in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountain Range. This offers a unique mix of city life, outdoor activities, and a world-class biomedical research program. The university is adjacent to ARUP, a worldwide leader in innovative laboratory diagnostics, and is home to an array of resources including gnotobiotic, flow cytometry, genomics, bioinformatics, proteomics, lipidomics, and metabolomics cores, as well as the Preclinical Research Resource at the Huntsman Cancer Institute.
About the Role
This open rank (Assistant, Associate, and Full) position is designed for a candidate expected to run a cutting-edge basic or translational research program relevant to Microbiology and Immunology. The primary criteria for selection are excellence and creativity in research and scholarship, including a successful track record of publications and funding consistent with rank. Successful candidates will establish a rigorous, externally-funded, independent, and collaborative research program that complements the division's goals.
Particular areas of interest include host-commensal and host-pathogen interactions (bacterial, viral, and fungal) and immune responses or immunotherapies pertaining to cancer, autoimmunity, infectious disease, metabolic disease, and other human disorders. Expertise in human immunology, machine learning/AI approaches, and novel functional genomics technologies are highly valued.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit the following materials electronically to https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/186356:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter containing a description of professional experience (including scientific accomplishments, leadership roles, and three references)
- A 3-page research plan
- Exemplar articles (published or unpublished) highlighting expertise in relevant fields
We will begin reviewing applications on October 1st, 2025. For more information, visit www.path.utah.edu/recruiting or contact Nikki Forrest at nikki.forrest@path.utah.edu.
Our Culture and Values
The University of Utah Health is a patient-focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. We value candidates who are committed to fostering a culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Machine Learning, Ai, Functional Genomics, Human Immunology, Immunotherapies, Host-Commensal Interactions, Host-Pathogen Interactions, Bacterial, Viral, Fungal.
Education: PhD required.
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In this Microbiology & Immunology, Assistant, Associate or Full Professor at University of Utah - Employment role, you will establish a rigorous, externally-funded independent research program in microbiology and immunology; conduct cutting-edge basic or translational research on host-pathogen interactions and immune responses; secure competitive funding and maintain a successful track record of publications; and collaborate with m&i division faculty and utilize institutional research cores.
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To qualify for the Microbiology & Immunology, Assistant, Associate or Full Professor at University of Utah - Employment position, applicants should have: MD, PhD, or DVM degree; Successful track record of publications and funding; and Ability to establish an externally-funded independent research program.