Academic Joint Departments-Open Rank-Microbiology
10 hours ago
Position Information
School/College
Academic Joint Departments
Title
Academic Joint Departments-Open Rank-Microbiology (Cancer Research)
Assignment Category
Full-Time
Rank
Open Rank
Tenure Status
Open Tenure
Payroll Status
Faculty 12
Job Description
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Heersink School of Medicine (HSOM) invites applications for open rank/open tenure joint faculty positions in the Department of Microbiology/O'Neil Comprehensive Cancer Center. The successful applicant will be expected to develop an independent, externally funded research program in cancer immunology, cancer causing viruses, oncolytic viral therapies, cancer immunotherapy, or the roles of the microbiome in cancer susceptibility and progression. Candidates with other cancer related research interests may also be considered. Successful applicants will also be expected to contribute to undergraduate, graduate and medical school educational mission. Highly qualified applicants are sought who have established a robust research program. A competitive compensation and startup package will be offered in accordance with the candidate's qualifications.
We seek outstanding candidates who employ innovative, state-of-the-art approaches using in vivo and/or in vitro models including organoid and iPSC/human tissue systems, to increase our portfolio in basic and translational cancer virology, cancer immunology, microbiome, cancer immunotherapy, chimeric antigen receptors, and cancer vaccines. Successful applicants will join a vibrant community of basic and translational cancer researchers and one of the most prestigious comprehensive cancer centers in the country. The O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB was one of the first eight NCI-designated Cancer Centers in 1972 and has been continuously funded for 46 years. New faculty will complement and expand our existing research strengths in cancer, as well as other departmental research programs in virology, bacteriology, immunology, and structural biology. The department is distinguished by a longstanding commitment to scientific and teaching excellence and a highly collaborative culture. New faculty will be encouraged to also participate in numerous prominent UAB Centers and Institutes:
Required Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Ph.D., M.D., and/or D.V.M. in a relevant field and demonstrate a strong record in research productivity and active extramural funding commensurable with rank.
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F2756P
Open Date
12/11/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Nondiscrimination Statement
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at
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