The University of Chicago’s Department of Microbiology is searching for tenured or tenure-track faculty members at all ranks. We seek applicants pursuing research in any area of microbiology or related areas, but we are particularly interested in scientists whose research programs focus on host-pathogens interactions, viral and bacterial pathogenesis, and emerging infectious diseases. We encourage applications from investigators whose research programs align with the scope and use of the Howard T. Ricketts Laboratory (HTRL) located on the Argonne National Laboratory ( https://htrl.uchicago.edu). Other responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, with the potential of teaching in the medical school. Academic rank and compensation are dependent upon qualifications.
These positions are benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook
Appointees will have opportunities to interface with the Microbiome Center, as well as the Physical Sciences Division and the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering. The Department offers access to gnotobiotic animal research, flow cytometry, high-throughput genomics, and biocontainment facilities. In collaboration with the Duchossois Family Institute ( https://tinyurl.com/y739n78), investigators will have access to biorepositories of commensal bacterial strains, the metagenomic and metabolomic core facilities, and bioinformatic resources for large-scale data integration and analytics. The Biological Sciences Division also provides access to the state-of-the-art single-cell genomics facility with computational support. Appointees will be recommended as a member of the Committee on Microbiology and, if appropriate, of other PhD-granting committees in the Biological Sciences Division ( https://tinyurl.com/ybfczsbs). Competitive research space and start-up funding will be available.
The University of Chicago is a vibrant center of scientific discovery and innovation, and opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration are abundant, both within and outside the Biological Sciences Division. The Division, other academic units of the University, and the University of Chicago Medical Center, are all contained within one compact campus in Chicago’s Hyde Park.
Prior to the start of employment, applicants must: 1) have a PhD or equivalent in microbiology, or a related field and 2) have completed postdoctoral training.
To be considered, those interested must apply online at the University of Chicago Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/174404 Applicants must upload a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with bibliography, a research statement, and a teaching statement. Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.
For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit https://tiny.cc/InterviolioHelp
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Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.
