The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu . For UNR Med professional
job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778. Job Description The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Nevada, Reno, School of Medicine (UNR Med) seeks applicants for Assistant or Associate professor position(s) at a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track rank. As we look to expand the research landscape at UNR Med, researchers with a focus of various
study areas are encouraged to apply. Areas of interest include cancer research, biosafety, infectious disease and pathogenesis, immune response, TB immunology, and microbiome research as well as cytometry. The department is situated in the recently constructed Center for Molecular Medicine that includes a state-of-the-art BSL3 facility that can support select agent research and potentially ABSL3 studies. Individuals
with a strong record in cancer research are of particular interest for this position. Successful candidates will be considered for the Gloria Zhang, Ph.D., and Gordon Yan, Ph.D. endowed Professorship in Immunology. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to collaborate with clinicians and scientists at the William N. Pennington Cancer Institute of Renown Health and will be expected to lead a thriving,
cutting-edge, externally funded research program that provides supportive environments for training the next generation of scientists and physicians. Incoming faculty in these roles will have a majority research focus alongside moderate teaching expectations. Responsibilities include teaching and mentoring a wide array of trainees at the graduate and professional levels, as well as and engaging in university,
community, and professional service. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated record of mentorship and a thorough understanding of the processes involved in academic biomedical research, as well as an interest in and enthusiasm for collaboration with clinician-scientists. Qualities of the ideal candidate include collegiality, resilience, adaptability, and innovativeness. Required Qualifications Ph.D., M.D.,
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