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University of New Mexico lists this Assistant Professor of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology opportunity in monte largo hills, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Assistant Professor of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology
Posting Number: req37582
Employment Type: Faculty
Faculty Type: Flex Track
Hiring Department: Molecular Genetics Microbiology (564A)
Academic Location: School of Medicine
Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Benefits
The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position Summary
Faculty Position in Molecular Genetics & Microbiologyaligned with Autophagy, Inflammation andMetabolism (AIM) Center
The Department of Molecular Genetics andMicrobiology at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine ( is seeking a flex-track Assistant Professor.
Areas of interest should be aligned withAIM Center including autophagy, inflammation/immunity and metabolism.
The successful candidate will benefitfrom the programmatic opportunities through the AIM Center and will haveexceptional opportunities for synergism and interactions with the UNM HSCsignature programs.
Appointment will be in the Department ofMolecular Genetics and Microbiology, at the rank of Assistant Professor. Thesuccessful applicant will develop a rigorous research program on autophagy andimmunology, inflammation, or metabolism; participate in AIM COBRE anddepartmental activities including graduate and medical school teaching.
Job Duties
Worktoward becoming a member of the Phase S CoBRE Science Research ProgramInvestigator (SI) pool and work to become an appointed SI on Phase S Developa strong independent research program that is competitive for externalfunding from the NIH and other sources.
Teachmedical students as part of the Phase 1 curriculum.
Contribute to departmental and institutional research training mission by teaching ingraduate school courses and mentoring graduate students and postdocs.
Participatein AIM Center activities and initiatives.
Provide service supporting the department’s administrative, educational, andscholarly missions.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D., M.D.or equivalent
Eligible towork in the United States
Preferred Qualifications
New Investigator or Early Stage Investigator (ESI) or junior New Investigator (NI) as defined by NIH:
Strong record of scientific accomplishments aligned with the themes of the AIM Center (including autophagy, inflammation/immunity and metabolism)
Strong evidence of potential for achieving R01-level funding in the areas described above.
Outstanding publication and training record.
Prior experience in teaching medical students (undergraduate medical education)
- A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class.
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