Assistant or Associate Professor, Microbiology and Immunology

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Position Information

Position Title

Assistant or Associate Professor, Microbiology and Immunology

Department

Microbiology and Immunology

Posting Number

F250094

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Employer

State

Faculty Appointment Term

Term

Position Type

UUP Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Fiscal Year

2025-2026

Position Summary

The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (JSMBS) at the State University of New York at Buffalo (UB) invites applications for a faculty position in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We seek a colleague with extramural funding who will build a nationally recognized research program in immunology. Applicants working on immunological aspects of microbial pathogenesis are especially encouraged to apply. Review of applications will start mid-October.

Candidate Requirements:

Applicants must have a Ph.D., M.D., D.V.M, D.D.S, or equivalent degree and individuals applying at the entry level of Assistant Professor must have at least two years of post-doctoral research experience. All applicants are expected to have extramural funding.

All individuals hired will be expected to establish and/or maintain an on-site extramurally funded and productive research program, to contribute to undergraduate, graduate, and professional teaching, and to assume various administrative responsibilities of the department.

The school/department is interested in candidates who have demonstrated commitment to excellence by providing leadership in teaching, research, and service toward building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment. Department of Microbiology and Immunology:

The department is strongly research-oriented, with major programs in immunology, virology, bacteriology, mycology, and parasitology. The department has an active research faculty containing 15 primary faculty members and a number of adjunct faculty as part of the graduate research faculty. Most departmental faculty members are also members of The Witebsky Center for Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunology, an interdisciplinary center within the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. The Department and the University provide a highly collaborative environment with many collaborative projects and grants both within and outside UB. For more details on faculty and research programs, please visit our website.

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Being a part of the University at Buffalo community. University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D., M.D., D.V.M, D.D.S, or equivalent degree

Two years of post-doctoral research experience

Applicants are expected to have extramural funding

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Salary Range

Competitive

Additional Salary Information

Job Type

Full-Time

Campus

Downtown Campus

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Special Instructions Summary

Application Process:

Applicants should submit a:

Cover letter

Curriculum vitae

Summary of present and future research plans (3 page maximum),

Teaching statement (1 page maximum)

Statement detailing the applicant's approach to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (1 page maximum)

Names/email addresses of three references

Additional Information

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name

Caroline Golach

Contact's Pronouns

She/Her

Contact's Title

Senior Staff Assistant

Contact's Email

Contact's Phone

Posting Dates

Posted

08/28/2025

Deadline for Applicants

Open Until Filled

Date to be filled

References

Number of References Required

3

Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant