Faculty Search
Medical Microbiology & Immunology
Two Microbiology/Immunology Faculty Positions
The Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Toledo
College of Medicine and Life Sciences (Health Science Campus) is seeking to fill two
tenured or tenure-track faculty (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) positions
with a focus in virology, bacteriology, and/or immunology. The university is looking
to build on existing strengths in bacterial pathogenesis, viral pathogenesis, host-pathogen
interactions, and immune responses to infectious diseases.
Candidates for Assistant Professor are expected to have a substantial record of research
accomplishments, demonstrated ability to compete for grant funding by having, at a
minimum, a funded transition to independence grant or equivalent, and willingness
and ability to contribute to graduate and medical education. Applicants at the rank
of Associate and Full Professor are expected to have significant grant funding from
NIH or other national agencies. The department has available recently-renovated space,
state-of-the-art core facilities, and a BSL3 laboratory. Access to clinical samples
is possible through an academic affiliation with Promedica Health Systems.
Applications must include: a) cover letter; b) CV; c) a brief summary of research
interests, past accomplishments, and future plans; and d) names and addresses of three
references. Application materials should be addressed to Dr. Viviana Ferreira and
be sent electronically to: MicrobiologyImmunology@utoledo.edu for full consideration. The search committee will review applications until the position
is filled. For further details regarding this position, visit our webpage at: http://www.utoledo.edu/med/depts/micro or email the search committee at MicrobiologyImmunology@utoledo.edu. The University of Toledo is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. Applications
from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged.
Lab Research Technician
Position summary:
Serve as a research technician on National Institutes of Health (NIH) and American Heart Association (AHA) - funded projects to study innate immune responses, particularly the interferon system, to protect against viral and non-viral diseases.
Qualifications:
- BS or MS in biology, physiology, pharmacology, kinesiology, neuroscience, genetics, or related discipline.
- Prior laboratory research or technician experience desirable.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in an organized fashion.
- Capacity to work collaboratively with investigators in a multidisciplinary academic setting.
- Experience in rodent husbandry or veterinary care is useful, but not required.
- Must have excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office.
- Experience using advanced Excel functions such as tables, graphs, statistical formulas, and Basic editor is preferred.
- Knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in animal care and laboratory activities.
PostDoc
Position summary:
Serve as a postdoctoral fellow on National Institutes of Health (NIH) and American Heart Association (AHA) - funded projects to study innate immune responses, particularly the interferon system, to protect against viral and non-viral diseases.
Qualifications:
- Ideal applicants are expected to be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to perform multiple research activities (multi-task) on a daily basis. Occasional weekend and/or night laboratory work may be necessary.
- Working experience with maintaining mouse colony, breeding transgenic mice, genotyping and functional characterization using such techniques as PCR, cloning, recombinant protein expression and purification, SDS-PAGE, western blotting, flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy, and experience growing bacteria.
- Ph.D. degree in biological/medical sciences (e.g., microbiology, molecular biology, biology, biochemistry, immunology) required.
- Minimum five years laboratory research experience with either animal models or molecular biology techniques is required. Experience with both is strongly preferred.
- Basic electronic word processing, database management, and data analysis skills are required.
- Applicant must be able to clearly speak and write technical data in English and have the ability to work independently.
The University of Toledo is dedicated to improving the world through discovery, helping
students succeed and patients heal. If you can advance our mission by pursuing your
life’s purpose with a passion, we’d love to have you join our team!