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University of Mississippi Medical Center

Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor in Immunology

University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, United States, 39200

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Overview The Department of Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center invites applications for

two tenure-track faculty positions

at the rank of

Assistant or Associate Professor . Successful candidates are expected to establish and maintain an externally funded

research program in basic or translational immunology

and contribute to our collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

We welcome applications from accomplished early- to mid-career scientists (PhD, MD, or MD/PhD) with strong postdoctoral training and expertise in immunology.

Areas of interest

Fundamental mechanisms of innate and adaptive immunity

Host-commensal and host-pathogen interactions (bacterial, viral, or fungal)

Mucosal immunology

and barrier defense (gut, lung, skin, reproductive tract)

Immune dysregulation in cancer, autoimmunity, cardiovascular, renal, metabolic, or other human diseases

Translational models leveraging genetics, multi-omics, or imaging approaches

Facilities and opportunities The University of Mississippi Medical Center offers state-of-the-art core facilities (genomics, mass spectrometry, flow cytometry, and high-resolution imaging microscopy), competitive salaries, and startup funds. Candidates whose research complements existing departmental strengths or promotes interdisciplinary collaboration within the Center for Immunology and Microbial Research (CIMR) are especially encouraged to apply.

The CIMR website: https://umc.edu/CIMR

The department site: https://umc.edu/cmb

How to apply Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae including a bibliography, a statement of research accomplishments and future directions, a description of teaching and mentoring experience, and the names and contact information of three references in a single file using the following link:

https://ummc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UMCCareers/job/Jackson-MS---Main-Campus/Assistant-Professor-Research---SOM-Cell-and-Molecular-Biology_R00041081-1

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