Faculty Positions in Microbial Pathogens and Immunity at Rush University Medical Center

The Department of Microbial Pathogens and Immunity (MPI) at Rush University Medical Center invites applications for full-time faculty positions at all ranks. We are seeking candidates with expertise in basic and applied research in HIV/AIDS, neuroimmunology (specifically glial biology and its interface with neurodegenerative diseases), neurovirology, and mucosal immunology. Successful candidates will receive competitive start-up packages and access to state-of-the-art research facilities.

About MPI: MPI is primarily a research-focused department within Rush Medical College. Our faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized for their work on HIV/AIDS (including neurovirology, mucosal immunology, and drug abuse comorbidity) and host-pathogen interactions. We are committed to innovative and impactful research and the mentoring of graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. While our faculty do not have formal teaching roles in graduate or medical school programs, they may choose to contribute to educational missions.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Active research programs with a strong track record of current and/or past funding.
• Outstanding publication history.
• Emerging and/or national reputation in their area of expertise, commensurate with their research experience and faculty rank.
• Physician-scientists are encouraged to apply and will hold joint appointments in an appropriate clinical department and MPI.
• Commitment to diversity; applications from under-represented minority groups in science are strongly encouraged.

Application Process: The application process is biphasic:

1. Phase 1: Submit an NIH-style biosketch.
2. Phase 2: Competitive applicants will be asked to provide a cover letter, a summary of research vision, curriculum vitae, and names/email addresses of three references.

For more information about MPI, please visit our department page.

Rush University System for Health (RUSH) is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships.

RUSH includes RUSH University Medical Center, RUSH University, RUSH Copley Medical Center and RUSH Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous outpatient care facilities. RUSH University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises RUSH Medical College, the College of Nursing, the College of Health Sciences and the Graduate College.

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Interested candidates, please send your CV and NIH-style biosketch to:

Faculty_Recruitment@Rush.edu with a copy to Kelly_Boles@rush.edu

RUSH is an equal opportunity / Affirmative Action employer