Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Microbiology/Infectious Diseases

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, with well developed programs in biodefense/emerging infectious diseases, is seeking applications from outstanding candidates for a faculty appointment at the assistant to full professor level. Individuals will strengthen and complement existing programs in the Division of Infectious Diseases.

The appointee will occupy the state-of-the-art New England Regional Biocontainment Laboratory (RBL) one of thirteen funded by the NIAID. The RBL, slated to open early 2009, will have office and BSL-3 space, as well as BSL-3 vivarium inclusive of aerobiology and insectary units. Candidates with continuous successful history of NIH funding are sought, and will be expected to form the future scientific and administrative leadership of the Division.

The Division is a dynamic group of approximately 70 including faculty, scientists, laboratory and animal technicians, graduate students and administrative staff. The Division currently occupies two buildings containing modern laboratory facilities and equipment, and has access to diverse animal models, small and large, housed under various biocontainment levels.

Currently funded research programs (by NIH, EPA, DOD, AWARF, Gates Foundation and private sector) include: E. coli O157 and associated conditions including HUS; cryptosporidiosis; microsporidiosis; botulinum intoxication therapy; water/food safety and biosecurity; schistosomiasis; tularemia and tick borne diseases; shigellosis; C. difficile; and enteric virology.

Please submit a curriculum vitae, letter describing qualifications, highlighting relevant experience, administrative philosophy, and full contact information for four references to Dr. Saul Tzipori, Chair, Search Committee. Application review will continue until the position is filled. For questions, e-mail or call (508) 839-7955.

Tufts University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.