DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
TENURE TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN PATHOGENESIS, VIROLOGY, OR IMMUNOLOGY
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of British Columbia, invites applications for a tenure track position in the areas of pathogenesis, virology, or immunology, focusing on the use of disease models to study the pathogenesis, host-pathogen interactions, and immune responses to infections. Priority would be given to individuals who bridge multiple areas and use integrative, cutting-edge approaches. Applicants must have a PhD as well as an outstanding record of research accomplishments. Evidence of teaching effectiveness would be an asset. The successful applicant will be expected to develop a strong externally-funded research program, effectively supervise graduate students, and teach undergraduate/graduate courses in virology or immunology.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to interact with a large and diverse community of immunologists, microbiologists, and cell biologists at UBC and will become a member of the Life Sciences Institute, a world-class group of scientists studying cellular and molecular biology. As such, they will have access to state-of-the-art flow cytometry and imaging facilities as well as the Centre for Disease Modeling (CDM). The CDM provides capabilities for the generation of genetically-altered mice, the use of rodent models of disease, and biosafety/containment level-3 work. The successful applicant will also be able to interact with established research groups and facilities including the Facility for Infectious Disease and Epidemic Research (FINDER), the Advanced Structural Biology for Re-emerging Infectious Diseases (ASTRID) group, the Centre for Tuberculosis Research (CTBR), the Genome Sciences Centre, and the Centre for Drug Research and Development (CDRD). Significant start-up funds and exceptional mentoring will be provided.
Appointment will be at the assistant professor level and is subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Applications are being accepted on-line at: http://www.hr.ubc.ca/careers/faculty_postings.html job ID# 8120. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a summary of research interests describing two potentially fundable projects, a statement of teaching philosophy, reprints of four key publications, and contact information (mailing address and e-mail address) for at least three referees. The deadline for applications is September 15, 2010.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. However, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups, including women, people of color, people of aboriginal origin, and people with disabilities.
Assistant Professor position in Department of Microbiology and Immunology at UBC
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Assistant Professor position in the areas of immunology, virology, or host-pathogen interactions
