Job Description

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology together with the Center for Immunology (CFI) at the University of Minnesota Medical School seeks outstanding tenure-track faculty candidates at the rank of Assistant Professor to address foundational questions in immunology. We welcome applicants working across diverse areas, including but not limited to inflammation, immunity to infection, cancer immunology, neuroimmunology, systems immunology and tissue homeostasis. Successful candidates will develop innovative, externally funded research programs that advance the mechanistic understanding of immune function in health and disease.

Candidates must hold a PhD and demonstrate a strong record of research productivity.

The faculty appointment will be in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (http://www.med.umn.edu/pathology), which has a distinguished history of accomplishments in basic and clinical sciences. The successful candidate will be a core member of the CFI (https://med.umn.edu/immunology) and will be located within the Center, fostering close engagement in a highly collaborative and interactive research community. The University of Minnesota provides access to state-of-the-art core facilities, including advanced genomics, imaging and cytometry platforms. Faculty benefit from extensive opportunities for collaboration across the Medical School and with multiple interdisciplinary centers, including the Masonic Cancer Center (http://www.cancer.umn.edu), an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Pay and Benefits


Pay Range: $75,000 - 115,000 depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
University HSA contributions
Disability and employer-paid life insurance
Employee wellbeing program
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach -

CV
cover letter
a one page career goal statement
the name and contact information for three references


This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected] or call (612) 624-8647.

Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.