Faculty in Translational Immunology

The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) and its newly launched Immunological Institute of Science are seeking tenure-track faculty members at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level for the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. This role focuses on translational immunology research, with an emphasis on areas such as autoimmune diseases, cancer, allergy, and systems immunology. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, interdisciplinary research environment supported by significant institutional resources and a commitment to expanding immunological research.

Practice Info

• Primary appointment in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology
• Secondary appointment in the Immunological Institute of Science
• Opportunities to affiliate with the Wilmot Cancer Institute
• Joint appointments with clinical departments are available and encouraged
• Dynamic interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment
• Access to cutting-edge core facilities for single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, intravital microscopy, and high-dimensional immune phenotyping

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an extramurally funded research program
• Engage in collaborative research
• Participate in undergraduate, graduate, and medical student education

Compensation

• 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.
• A generous start-up package
• Competitive salary
• Salary range: $80,000 - $500,000

Benefits

• Access to robust research infrastructure
• The University of Rochester is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Immunology or a related field
• Track record of outstanding research, publication, creativity, and collaboration
• Engagement in teaching and educational activities
• Evidence of, or strong potential for, sustained extramural funding
• Commitment to mentoring and education
• Open to visa sponsorship