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Faculty Positions

The Center for Immunology & Microbial Disease at Albany Medical College invites applications for multiple tenure-track Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and full Professor positions from individuals who have a doctoral degree, postdoctoral experience, and demonstrated research productivity.  Applicants for a senior faculty position should have an internationally-recognized research program in microbiology and/or host pathogen interactions.  The basic science departments at Albany Medical College are organized as interdisciplinary research centers and the Center for Immunology & Microbial Disease has a focus on microbial pathogenesis and immune defense, particularly as related to biothreat agents and emerging infections.  Our faculty comprises a highly collaborative research group that this year received $12.2M in NIH funding, ranking it within the top half of all Microbiology and Immunology programs in the country.  The successful candidates will receive attractive start-up packages and will have an opportunity to lead a focus group in new laboratory space, with access to all departmental core facilities including the Center's fully-staffed ABSL-3/BSL-3.  We have established a close relationship with the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Laboratories, providing a diverse environment that is rich in infectious disease expertise.  Albany Medical College is located in a mid-sized city within the upstate New York Capital Region, and has easy access to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondack Mountains.

Applicants should send their curriculum vitae, a statement of research plans, and contact information for three references to:

Faculty Search Committee
Center for Immunology & Microbial Disease
Albany Medical College
47 New Scotland Avenue, MC-151
Albany, NY  12208

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Acton Employer.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.