Open Positions in Medical Microbiology and Immunology

Position Overview

Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $108,160-$260,500. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan.

Application Window

Open Date: November 20, 2024

Next Review Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final Date: Monday, June 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

The Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology (MMI) at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Regular/In Residence Series) in Microbiome Sciences, including the role of microbiome in human health and disease, microbial metabolism, microbiome ecology, interaction of mucosal pathogens with host-associated microbial communities, metagenomics, antimicrobial resistance, microbiome changes and implications in viral, bacterial, parasitic, fungal infections and cancer. The earliest anticipated start date is June 2, 2025.

The successful candidate is expected to develop a funded research program in microbiome sciences. In addition, the candidate is expected to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial and collaborative team atmosphere, and strong commitment to contributing to diversity, equity and inclusion. UC Davis is committed to collegiality, kindness, and supporting a diverse community of scholars with an emphasis on recruiting scholars who will make a significant contribution to diversity through the advancement of underrepresented people in science. Our current research vision includes innovative translational discoveries at the intersection of microbiome, immunology, infectious diseases and epigenetics for enhancing human health and empowering the needs of underserved populations and advance these discoveries to practice. This research recruitment would also promote and develop team science projects with investigators in UC Davis Health as well as other colleges at UC Davis. This research recruitment will bolster the intellectual and technical capacity of the microbiome core infrastructure and will serve as the platform for generating new ideas and technologies to advance research in microbiome and human health.

The MMI Department faculty are engaged in research investigations on human infectious diseases, host immune interactions with pathogens and commensal microbiota, immune responses in malignancies, vaccine development and immune therapeutics for cancer and infectious diseases, epigenetic regulation and genetic therapies of autism spectrum of neurodevelopmental disorders. Laboratory and office space is available (including BSL2 and BSL3 laboratory space), with state-of-the art facilities, instrumentation, and administrative support. The NCI designated Comprehensive Cancer Center supports clinical, translational, and basic research in cancer. The MMI research and teaching programs intersect with other campus-wide programs and resources in the School of Medicine, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, Genome Center, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, MIND Institute, Stem Cell Program and California National Primate Research Center.

The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in university programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. With this commitment, UC Davis conducts a reference check on all first-choice candidates for Academic Senate Assistant Professor, Steps 4, 5, or 6 through Professor, Assistant Professor of Teaching, Steps 4, 5, or 6 through Professor of Teaching, and Acting Professor of Law through Professor of Law positions. The reference check involves contacting the administration of the applicant’s previous institution(s) to ask whether there have been substantiated findings of misconduct that would violate the University’s Faculty Code of Conduct. To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any open search for these faculty positions to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” into UC RECRUIT as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration. Although all applicants for faculty recruitments must complete the entire application, only finalists considered for these faculty positions will be subject to reference checks.

For the full position description and to apply, visit https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF06847.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (required at time of application)

• For applicants at the Assistant Professor level, a strong record of research publications and potential for obtaining extramural funding is required.
• The successful candidate must have a Ph.D., M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. with postdoctoral experience and a record of excellent research publications.
• Experience in basic, translational and/or collaborative research in areas that integrate well with the research strengths in the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology and related programs at the University of California, Davis is required.
• Teaching experience
• Outstanding record of research publications, independence, and creativity in Microbiome sciences.
• Ability to establish and maintain a strong extramurally funded research program.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to foster collegiality and work collaboratively in a diverse environment.
• Ability to participate in the academic and service missions of the University.
• For applicants at the Associate Professor and Professor level, a strong track record of teaching at the graduate level, extramural funding and published research is required.

Preferred Qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

• Demonstrable commitment to the University's mission of research, teaching, and service.
• Award achievements in research and teaching.
• Active extramural research funding is highly desirable.
• A track record of independent funding is highly desirable.
• Published work in relation to Microbiome research.

Application Requirements

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants. Visit https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/faculty-equity-and-inclusion for guidelines about writing a statement and why one is requested.
• Authorization to Release Information - A reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the final candidate. Download, complete and upload the form:
  https://aadocs.ucdavis.edu/your-resources/forms-and-checklists/forms/authorization-release-form.pdf

Reference Requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

Apply Link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06847

Help Contact: mjwilken@ucdavis.edu

Position Overview

Salary Range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $74,100 - $94,200.

Application Window

Open Date: September 20, 2024

Most Recent Review Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final Date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

The University of California (UC) Davis, School of Medicine, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology seeks to hire a full-time employee as a Project Scientist at the Assistant level. This position requires creative contributions to and collaborative development of an active research program investigating topics relevant to the research area of microbiota in health and disease. The candidate will help to determine research goals in consultation with the Principal Investigator, design specific projects including the selection of appropriate methods and techniques, supervise students or technicians regarding the technical aspects of the research, including methods development, trouble-shooting problems, interpreting results and planning follow-up experiments.

The Project Scientist makes significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project in his/her academic discipline. The appointee possesses the subject matter expertise and the creative energy necessary to function at a high level of competence. The appointee will participate in activities to increase, improve, or upgrade competency. Appointees with Project Scientist series may engage in University and public service. They do not have teaching responsibilities. Although the Project Scientist is expected to work independently under the general guidance of an academic member with an independent research program (i.e., Professor, Professional Researcher, etc.), they are not required to develop an independent research program or reputation. The Project Scientist will carry out research or creative programs with supervision by an individual in an academic title that carries with it automatic Principal status. The Project Scientist does not usually serve as a Principal Investigator but may do so by exception. The incumbent will work under the supervision of Professor Andreas Baumler and have the ability to work cooperatively and collegially in a diverse environment.

Position duties include analyzing microbiota composition and function in mouse models and analyzing mechanisms contributing to epithelial hypoxia. The candidate must have experience in working with and handling germfree mice. The candidate will publish research in peer-reviewed journals either independently or in collaboration with the PI or other members of the research team and assist in writing proposals and progress reports for funding from federal agencies or other sources. The candidate will participate in professional societies and conferences appropriate to their specific field and will serve as a reviewer of research proposals and scientific publications as appropriate. They will attend seminars to present research results and may give oral presentations to public and professional interest groups. They may coordinate and/or give presentations at seminars, laboratory meetings or educational functions.

This recruitment is conducted at the Assistant rank. The resulting hire will be at the Assistant rank, regardless of the proposed appointee's qualifications.

Qualified applicants should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research, statement of contributions to diversity and 3-5 letters of recommendation online at https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06565.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Microbiology or Immunology and have postdoctoral experience.

Additional Qualifications (required at time of start)

The following research experience is required for this position: expertise in mouse models of inflammatory bowel disease, mechanisms contributing to epithelial hypoxia, in bench expertise in molecular biology methods of RNA, and DNA isolations and gene expression analysis, microbiota analysis, and ability to culture and generate recombinant Escherichia coli. Further, the candidate should have animal handling experience with mice and germ-free mice, including breeding and colony maintenance and training for work in Biosafety Level 2 and Animal Biosafety Level 2.

Preferred Qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

Experience in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds in experimentation and data analyses.

Application Requirements

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants. Visit https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/faculty-equity-and-inclusion for guidelines about writing a statement and why one is requested.

Reference Requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

Apply Link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06565

Help Contact: mjwilken@ucdavis.edu