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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Requisition # 75847
Position Basics
Type of Position TENURE-TRACK Advertising Ends on: Friday, February 13th, 2026 Advertising Started on: Friday, February 6th, 2026 College: Carver College of Medicine Department: Microbiology and Immunology
Salary
Salary: Commensurate
Position Details
Full/Part Time Status: Full Time Position Description:
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology in the Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa invites applications for a faculty position in virology at the Associate Professor level. This tenure-track position includes a 12-month appointment, full fringe benefits, competitive start-up package, office and laboratory space, and access to state-of-the-art core facilities, instrumentation, and BSL3 and animal BSL3 space. The primary appointment of the faculty member will be in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. Successful applicants will be expected to have an established extramurally funded research program and to participate in teaching and mentoring activities in the Department.
To learn more about the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, please visit https://medicine.uiowa.edu/microbiology/ . The Department consists of 24 primary and 7 secondary faculty members with robust research funding and two long-standing NIH T32 training grants . The University is in Iowa City , one of the ten best college towns in America. With a metro population over 170,000, the area offers a vibrant mix of academic excellence, cultural richness, and a thriving literary scene as a UNESCO City of Literature. With a lively downtown, diverse restaurants, and scenic outdoor spaces along the Iowa River, it’s the perfect place to balance work, study, and leisure. Affordable living, a welcoming community, and a strong economy make Iowa City an ideal destination for students, professionals, and families alike! In addition, the university is less than 250 miles from the major metropolitan areas of Chicago, Omaha, and St. Louis.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.
Education Requirement:Applicants must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D.
Required Qualifications:Applicants must have postdoctoral research experience.
Applicants must have a strong record of research accomplishments.
Applicants must have an established and NIH-funded research program.
Applicants must have demonstrated ability to mentor and teach Ph.D. graduate students. Teaching responsibilities may include molecular virology and viral immunology.
Desirable Qualifications:We seek applicants studying all aspects of virology, particularly with expertise in virus evolution, protein structure, host interactions, antiviral immunity, and vaccine design.
Online Application Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest
2-3 page Statement of Research Interests
Teaching Statement
To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information.
Additional Application Materials
Materials: For selected candidates, we will request that three letters of recommendation be sent to Search Committee #75847 at microbiology-hr@uiowa.edu
The materials listed above are not part of any online process. Please send the materials to the contact information below.
Contact Information
Contact: Eileen R Sullivan - microbiology-hr@uiowa.edu
Cmed-Microbiology & Immunology
Bowen Science Building
51 Newton Road
3-403 BSB
Iowa City, IA 52242
Department URL: https://microbiology.medicine.uiowa.edu/
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