Associate/Assistant Professor - Translational Immunology (Finance)
Department: Biology
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Description:
The Department of Biology and Biochemistry at the University of Houston invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. This recruitment is part of the university's Presidential Frontier Faculty Program , a university-wide interdisciplinary hiring initiative designed to support convergence research in key areas of the university's research mission. We are seeking candidates with a strong background in immunology or closely related fields and a proven record of accomplishment. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded research program that addresses therapeutic and/or preventive approaches for immune-related diseases, such as cancer, infectious diseases, and autoimmune disorders. Relevant research areas could include, but are not limited to, development of new drug delivery platforms, cell- or gene-based immunotherapies, or personalized immuno-oncology combinations for cancer treatment.
The position requires a Ph.D. or an equivalent degree in a relevant field with significant academic or research experience. For applicants at the Associate Professor level, a strong record of scientific achievement and external funding is essential. Faculty members are expected to establish and maintain nationally competitive, externally funded research programs and contribute to both graduate and undergraduate teaching. The Department of Biology and Biochemistry provides state-of-the-art laboratory space within the Science and Engineering Research Center (SERC), access to advanced core facilities, and numerous opportunities for collaboration within the University of Houston and at nearby institutions, including the Texas Medical Center.
Interested applicants should submit a complete application with the following materials to https://uh.edu/provost/faculty/faculty-resources/prospective-faculty/ (FAC003558): (1) a cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) a description of research interests (not exceeding five pages); (4) a teaching and mentoring statement (not exceeding two pages); (5) three representative publications; and (6) the names and contact information of three professional references. Review of applications will begin by 11/15/2024 and continue until the position is filled.
Salary and rank commensurate with experience.
The University of Houston is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.
Qualifications
Ph.D. and significant relevant academic experience.
Hiring at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank requires a record of exceptional scientific achievement.
Required Attachments by Candidate
Publications, Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Teaching Philosophy or Statement, Research Statement
Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon the selection of the final candidate. All positions at the University of Houston are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The policy of the University of Houston-System and its universities is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, military status, genetic information, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or status, or gender expression, except where such a distinction is required by law.
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