Immunology - Assistant/Associate Professor
The University of Western Ontario
Location:
Ontario
Date posted:
2010-03-08
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at The University of Western Ontario invites applications for a probationary (tenure-track) faculty position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor in Immunology.
The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D., M.D., D.D.S. or equivalent degree and is expected to establish an independent, externally funded research program, collaborate with other faculty members at the University and its affiliated institutes, and to participate in the teaching programs of the Department at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Special emphasis will be given to individuals using molecular and cellular approaches to study in vivo adaptive and/or innate immune responses, including those using infection models. The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is home to one of the worldwide FOCIS Centers of Excellence, has strong research programs in the area of infection and immunity, including autoimmunity, tumour immunology, transplantation, viral immunology, innate immunity and molecular and cellular microbiology, as well as state-of-the-art core facilities in genomics, proteomics, flow cytometry, cellular and molecular imaging, and animal care. (See full ad at http://www.uwo.ca/mni).
Please send detailed Curriculum Vitae, a brief description of research accomplishments and future plans, copies of representative publications, and the names of three referees to: Miguel A. Valvano, Chair, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Room 3014, Dental Sciences Building, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5C1.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin June 1, 2010.
These positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. The University of Western Ontario is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.
