Microbiology and Immunology Faculty Positions

Microbiology and Immunology Faculty Positions

The Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology (MMI) at the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences seeks to hire two tenure-track faculty (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) positions with a focus on funded researchers studying highly infectious BSL3- or BSL2-level pathogens, including host-pathogen interactions and/or vaccine/therapeutic development studies. The University is finishing an exciting phase of research infrastructure expansion, including an $8M investment to renovate and expand the existing BSL3/A-BSL3 into 6 biocontainment suites, with shared equipment spaces and biocontainment entry/exit showers, for Tier 1 Select Agent, biodefense, and/or emerging infectious disease research. BSL3/A-BSL3 renovations are expected to be completed and CDC-certified by September 2026.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degrees and have at least three years of relevant postdoctoral experience. Current funding (including training grants, such as the K award) that is transferable to the University of Toledo is necessary. Successful candidates will be expected to develop/maintain an externally funded research program and contribute to teaching in our medical and graduate programs. In addition to BSL3/A-BSL3 space, applicants will be provided with an updated research laboratory (BSL2), start-up funds, and salary support commensurate with the faculty rank.

The University of Toledo (UToledo) is a student-centered, public metropolitan research university, located in Toledo, Ohio, offering more than 300 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The College of Medicine and Life Sciences (COMLS), located on the Health Science Campus, is part of a dynamic academic community focused on training the next generation of physicians, scientists, and healthcare providers. The UToledo Health Science Campus is home to the University of Toledo Medical Center (UTMC), associated clinics, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and other healthcare related disciplines. The COMLS is a national leader in inter-professional education and technology-enabled approaches for both medical and graduate education. The COMLS has over 370 clinical and basic science faculty who are focused on integrating research, education, and patient care, and providing students with the knowledge, skills, and love of life-long learning necessary to be successful in a constantly changing world. COMLS faculty, in association with their academic affiliation partner, ProMedica Health System (and over 400 ProMedica-based faculty), and 700 community-based faculty train approximately 700 medical students, 300 graduate students, and 400 residents and fellows. The COMLS has numerous centers and core facilities to support research efforts, including the Advanced Microscopy and Imaging Center , Flow Cytometry Core , Microbiome Consortium , Electron Microscopy Core , Histology Core , and other integrated core facilities . The University has additionally acquired 10X Genomics Chromium X for single cell and ATAC sequencing, as well as both the Xenium In Situ and Visium CytAssist for Spatial Transcriptomics.

Applications must include: (1) cover letter; (2) CV; (3) Research summary [4 pages maximum], including past accomplishments, current studies, and future plans; and (4) Names and full contact information for three references. Application materials should be addressed to Dr. Mark Wooten and be sent electronically to: [email protected] for full consideration. The search committee will review applications until the positions are filled. For further details regarding this position, visit our webpage at: or email the search committee at [email protected] . All applicants must apply through the following website: . The University of Toledo does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, the presence of a disability, genetic information, familial status, political affiliation, or participation in protected activities in its provision of employment and educational opportunities.