Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Tropical Medicine
The Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Tropical Medicine, and the newly established Research Center for Neglected Diseases at The George Washington University’s School of Medicine and Health Sciences, seeks new faculty members to establish vibrant, extramurally funded research projects.
Tenure-‐track faculty positions at the assistant professor level are available in these thematic areas:
• HIV immunobiology, especially related to HIV “functional cure” or HIV vaccine research. • Immunology, genetics and pathogenesis of infection-‐related cancers including those caused by helminths (e.g. flukes), protozoans, and viruses (e.g. EBV, HTLV, and HHV8). • Neglected tropical disease pathogens and vector biology. • Human immunology, especially innate immune mechanisms, vaccines, and mucosal immunology/human microbiome.
Successful applicants will be expected to establish or expand an extramurally funded and internationally recognized research program; experience or interest in basic and translational research on infectious diseases in endemic areas are of special interest.
Basic qualifications: Applicants must have a PhD and/or MD/DVM or equivalent degree, in related relevant disciplines (HIV immunobiology, Immunology, Microbiology, Parasitology); postdoctoral and/or other research experience; a compelling publication track record; grant writing experience; demonstrated interest in teaching graduate and health care students; and evidence of potential to attract extramural funding.
Highly competitive salary, start-‐up funds, and space within the new NIH-‐funded collaborative laboratory space are available.
Application procedure: Applications should be completed on-‐line at http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/18484 and should include a cover letter emphasizing specific qualifications, curriculum vitae, a 3-‐5 page research plan, and names and contact information for three referees.
Only complete applications will be considered. Application review will begin November 30th 2013 and will continue until the positions are filled.
For further information about the positions please contact Dr. Douglas F. Nixon, Department Chair, The George Washington University at [email protected]
The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and seeks to attract active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber.
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