The University of Missouri seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor of Immunology

Position Summary  

The University of Missouri Division of Animal Sciences and
Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology seeks to expand its expertise in
immunology and influenza research by hiring a talented Assistant or Associate Professor.
The incumbent will collaborate closely with the faculty in the Division of Animal Sciences of
the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (https://animalsciences.missouri.edu/) and the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology

(https://medicine.missouri.edu/departments/molecular-microbiologyimmunology) as well as colleagues in the new MU Center for Somatic Cell Gene Editing,
Center for Influenza and Emerging Infectious Diseases, and National Swine Research and
Resource Center. This position is also critical to the MU-USDA ARS Livestock Genetic
Engineering Program, and NextGen Precision Health initiative in the University of Missouri
System (https://precisionhealth.umsystem.edu/). The University of Missouri is an AAU
member, Carnegie R1 institution, and one of the most comprehensive land grant
universities in the nation that includes agriculture, human medicine, and veterinary
medicine. A competitive start-up package, excellent facilities, and ample opportunities for
collaboration across the campus, system and state underscore the attractive nature of this
position.

Duties and responsibilities

A Ph.D., D.V.M., DVM/PhD, M.D, or MD/PhD degree with
postdoctoral training or equivalent training in immunology, infectious disease, animal
sciences, or a related discipline.

Candidate will be Evaluated on: A competitive candidate will possess excellent written
and verbal communication skills to facilitate research and teaching. Applicants for an
Assistant Professor position must have a record of achievement and productivity and also
demonstrate the potential to establish and maintain a robust externally funded research
program. Applicants for an Associate Professor position must have an established
extramurally funded research program and with a strong record of peer-reviewed
publications and national/international recognition.

An ability to communicate well in a research and educational setting; and evidence of past
research collaborations or a willingness to work in related research areas. Individuals with
interest in utilizing animal genetic models for basic and translational research are
specifically sought and encouraged to apply.

About MU: MU is the flagship campus of the University of Missouri System. The University
is located midway between St. Louis and Kansas City in Columbia, a vibrant community
consistently ranked among the top small cities to live in the nation. The animal sciences,
immunology and infectious disease researchers at MU have a reputation for excellence in
interdisciplinary research and cross-campus, inter-system and inter-institutional
collaborations that involve high impact basic science, clinical and translational initiative
with high impact on domestic animal and human health. The MU Center for Influenza
Research and Emerging Infectious Diseases is a burgeoning initiative that will bring
together Infectious Disease research across the campus in new and synergistic ways.
Biomedical advances in the MU System are anchored by a new $225M NextGen Precision
Health building located in Columbia (https://precisionhealth.umsystem.edu/) and the
Bond Life Sciences Center (https://bondlsc.missouri.edu/). Further, MU has committed to
swine and infectious disease research with several facilities, including the NextGen Swine
Research Facility, NextGen ABSL-2 Swine Influenza Research Facility, and the Laboratory
for Infectious Disease Research, one of the only ABSL-3 regional biosafety laboratories in
the US.

Application: To apply, visit http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/ and submit:
Cover letter; Curriculum vitae; one-page summary of research accomplishments along with
two pages of future plans; and names and contact information for three references. Review
of applications will continue until the position is filled. Specific inquiries regarding this
position may be directed to the search committee co-chairs, Kevin Wells
(wellskev@missouri.edu) and Henry Wan (wanx@missouri.edu).

The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.

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