Tenure Track Faculty Microbiology/Immunology

Salary Range: $94,000 - $216,000
Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine seeks a full-time tenure-track investigator at the rank of Assistant Professor.

We seek a candidate with expertise in sequencing approaches for host-microbe interactions, particularly in the application of next-generation sequencing technologies to study microbial population dynamics and high-throughput bacterial genetic screens. The candidate should have experience in applying these methods across diverse contexts, demonstrated by collaborative publications across multiple experimental models of bacterial infection or colonization. In addition to expanding these approaches, the research focus of the candidate should mechanistically define a novel model of bacterial abscess formation. Preference will be given to candidates who plan to integrate studies of the anti-inflammatory effects of reverse transcriptase inhibitors in bacterial infection.

Applicants must have a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree, relevant postdoctoral training, and a strong publication record. Physician-scientists are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be expected to establish and sustain a vigorous, externally funded research program, teach graduate and medical students, and engage in service to the university. To apply for this position, upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, 3-page research plan, and list of at least three references at www.careers.luc.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

This salary range is for a 12-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. Salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances.

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

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