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Faculty Position in Vector-Borne Diseases/Rank DOQ (Faculty)

Job Description


Requisition Details
GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION


EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: 2023-328
Department Pathology/Microbiology 50000521
Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Medicine
FTE:
100
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule TBD
Requisition Category Faculty
Requisition Title Faculty Position in Vector-Borne Diseases/Rank DOQ (Faculty)
Job Title/Academic Rank Faculty Position in Vector-Borne Diseases/Rank DOQ (Faculty)
Additional Requisition Title
Appointment Type DOQ - DEPENDS ON QUALS
Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience
Job/EEO Category Faculty
Job Requisition Begin Date 10/02/2023

Position Qualification


Position Summary
The Department of Pathology and Microbiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is seeking to recruit a full-time, tenure-leading faculty member in the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor with documented evidence of high-quality research in the field of vector-borne biology. We are looking for an established researcher who can lead others faculty members by integrating the disciplines of entomology, microbiology, and immunology to understand vector-borne human diseases. Preference will be given to candidates with a track record of extramural research funding and commitment to a collaborative research approach. The appointee will synergize with the existing research interests in the program, have (or exhibit the potential to build) an extramurally funded research program, and contribute to graduate education, including the successful mentorship of trainees. Applicants must have a doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., and/or equivalent) with at least 3-4 years of post-doctoral training or faculty experience. Salary will be commensurate with experience and will include a university benefits package.
UNMC has a robust research and medical community within the growing and vibrant city of Omaha, Nebraska. The Department of Pathology and Microbiology has over 70 faculty members working in modern, well-equipped laboratories with state-of-the-art facilities, including BSL3 and ABSL3 facilities. UNMC supports novel and high-impact scientific discoveries through multiple research core facilities, including the Advanced Microscopy Core, Electron Microscopy Core, Proteomics Core, Genomics and Epigenomics Cores, Biomedical Informatics Core, and others.
Omaha is located in eastern Nebraska along the Missouri river. It is the largest city in Nebraska and home to seven Fortune 500 companies. In addition to benefiting from local investment into the UNMC campus, local philanthropy supports a thriving arts scene including the Omaha Symphony. The city boasts many parks nestled within its various unique and historic neighborhoods.
Applicants interested in joining an innovative and collegial department should submit a document comprised of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, summary of research program and record of trainee mentorship (not to exceed 5 pages), and the names and addresses of three referees to https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/82153 . Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications
  • Ph.D., M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in entomology, chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, or highly relevant field of scientific study.
  • 3-4 years of postdoctoral or faculty experience
Supplemental Qualifications
  • Research experience interfacing arthropod and/or mosquito vectors, microbial pathogens, and mammalian hosts.

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