391046true391046falseSubmission for the position Faculty Professor Associate - Full-Time - Job Number 25003838false391046falsetrueFaculty Professor Associate - Full-TimeMed-Microbiology and Molecular GeneticsPennsylvania-Pittsburgh25003838 The Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine has tenure-track faculty positions available at the Assistant and Associate Professor levels. The research focus for this recruitment is medically relevant microbiology including viruses bacteria parasites and fungi with emphasis on host-pathogen interactions immunology of infections cellular microbiology and evolutionary dynamics within the microbiome. The MMG faculty are members of the Graduate Program in Microbiology and Immunology PMI as well as other graduate programs. The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is consistently among the top ten in NIH-funded medical schools in the U.S. and is located in one of Americas most livable cities. Requirements for Assistant Professor include a PhD or equivalent degree in the field of Microbiology or Immunology 3 or more years of post-graduate research experience and a strong publication record. Associate Professor applicants should have a PhD or equivalent degree in the field of Microbiology or Immunology 5 years of experience as a faculty member in a University a strong publication record and the potential to develop and sustain a strong independent research program and attract extramural grant support. Applicants for appointment as associate professor must also have an established track record of independent publications and funding. All faculty members are also expected to contribute to graduate and medical school teaching activities. Qualified candidates should apply through Home | Talent Center Careers at Pitt | University of Pittsburgh to requisition number 25003838. Please include Cover letter Curriculum vitae 3-page summary of your research plans Names and contact information for three letters of recommendation. The Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics currently has more than 30 primary faculty members with a diverse range of research interests including virology host-pathogen interactions bacterial pathogenesis immunology of infectious disease microbial evolution and adaptation and therapeutic and vaccine strategies against infections. For additional information about the Department and the School of Medicine please visit our website httpwww.mmg.pitt.edu Preference will be given to candidates whose completed applications are received by December 15 2025. Please provide a 3 page summary of your research plans as well as the names and contact information for 3 letters of reference.