Assistant Professor of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology

Faculty Position in Molecular Genetics Microbiology aligned with Autophagy, Inflammation and Metabolism (AIM) Center The Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine (<http://mgm.unm.edu/index.html>) is seeking a flex-track Assistant Professor. Areas of interest should be aligned with AIM Center including autophagy, inflammation/immunity and metabolism. The successful candidate will benefit from the programmatic opportunities through the AIM Center and will have exceptional opportunities for synergism and interactions with the UNM HSC signature programs. Appointment will be in the Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful applicant will develop a rigorous research program on autophagy and immunology, inflammation, or metabolism; participate in AIM COBRE and departmental activities including graduate and medical school teaching. Job duties: Work toward becoming a member of the Phase S CoBRE Science Research Program Investigator (SI) pool and work to become an appointed SI on Phase S Develop a strong independent research program that is competitive for external funding from the NIH and other sources. Teach medical students as part of the Phase 1 curriculum. Contribute to departmental and institutional research training mission by teaching in graduate school courses and mentoring graduate students and postdocs. Participate in AIM Center activities and initiatives. Provide service supporting the department’s administrative, educational, and scholarly missions.