Faculty Positions in Virology

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Heersink School of Medicine (HSOM) invites applications for open rank/open tenure faculty positions in the Department of Microbiology. The successful applicant will be expected to develop an independent, externally funded research program in the general area of virology and contribute to undergraduate, graduate and medical school educational mission. Highly qualified applicants are sought who have established a robust research program.

A competitive compensation and startup package will be offered in accordance with the candidate’s qualifications.

We seek outstanding candidates who employ innovative, state-of-the-art approaches using in vivo and/or in vitro models including organoid and iPSC/human tissue systems, to advance critical insights into viral diseases and host-pathogen interactions. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to utilize the exceptional resources of the Southern Biosafety Laboratory Alabama Birmingham (SEBLAB) one of only 12 Regional Biocontainment Laboratories (RBL) funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID).

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to virus biology, molecular mechanisms of virus replication, virus-host interaction, antiviral drug discovery, cancer virology, viral immunology, etc. New faculty will complement and expand our existing research strengths in virology, as well as other departmental research programs in bacteriology, immunology, cancer, and structural biology. The department is distinguished by a longstanding commitment to scientific and teaching excellence and a highly collaborative culture.

New faculty are encouraged to participate in numerous prominent UAB research development centers and institutes.

Applicants must hold a D.V.M., Ph.D. and/or M.D. in a relevant field and demonstrate a strong record in research productivity and active extramural funding commensurable with rank. To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted by December 19, 2025, but applications will be accepted until the position(s) is(are) filled.

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• 2 to 3-page research plan
• 3 to 4 letters of recommendation

For more information, contact: Dr. Angela Wahl, Chair, Virology search committee, awahl.

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