• Assistant Professor - Microbiome Research

    University of Rochester (Rochester, NY)


    University of Rochester: Office of the Provost: University of Rochester Medical Center: School of Medicine and Dentistry: Urology

     

    Salary Range or Pay Grade

     

    85,000-200,000

    Description

    The Department of Urology at the University of Rochester (Rochester, NY) is seeking a full-time **Assistant Professor** to join our dynamic and growing faculty. We seek candidates with a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree and expertise in microbiome science, microbial ecology, host-microbe interactions, and/or molecular mechanisms underlying urinary tract health and disease.

     

    This position offers a faculty appointment commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an independent research program, develop collaborations within the department and across the University, and contribute to our academic missions in teaching and mentoring.

    Qualifications

    + Ph.D. or equivalent in molecular biology, microbiology, or related field

    + Demonstrated expertise in microbiome research, with preference for work in urinary tract health, recurrent urinary tract infections, or host-microbe metabolic interactions

    + Evidence of strong research productivity and potential for securing extramural funding

    + Commitment to teaching and mentoring students, trainees, and fellows

    + Qualified for appointment at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Urology

     

    Application Instructions

     

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    _The referenced pay range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the base range of compensation for this faculty position. Individual salaries will be determined within the job’s salary range and established based on (but not limited to) market data, experience and expertise of the individual, and with consideration to related position salaries. Alignment of clinical incentive-based compensation may also be applicable and will be discussed during the hiring process._

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

     

    EOE, including disability/protected veterans

     

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