Faculty Position in Immunology
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of South Alabama invites
applications for a faculty position in Immunology at the rank of associate or full professor. We
seek candidates studying host defense mechanisms against microbial pathogens, although
outstanding candidates with research interests in other areas of immunology are also encouraged
to apply. The successful candidate must hold a PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or DVM/PhD degree and
have a strong record of research productivity and current extramural funding. For established
investigators, additional positions for collaborative investigators will be considered.
Participation in teaching medical and graduate students is expected. The Department has an
active research group focused on intracellular, select agent pathogens. In addition to renovated
laboratory space in the Medical Sciences Building, the Department includes a new
BSL2/BSL3/ABSL3 laboratory building, the Laboratory of Infectious Diseases, to be completed
in June 2013. This facility will provide contiguous office, meeting, and dedicated lab space
incorporating state-of-the-art biosafety and biosecurity features. Interdisciplinary interactions
with basic, translational, and clinical investigators in the College of Medicine, the Center for
Lung Biology and the Mitchell Cancer Institute are also available. For additional information
about the Department, visit www.usahealthsystem.com/microbiology.
Please submit a curriculum vitae, a description of current and future research plans, and the
names and contact information of three references to David O. Wood, PhD, Department of
Microbiology and Immunology, 5851 USA Drive North, Room 2102, Mobile, Alabama 366880002. Application materials are best sent via email to pcouling@southalabama.edu. Applications
will be reviewed beginning June 15, 2013. The position will remain open until filled.
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer.