Assistant Professor in Molecular Epidemiology
Description
The Department of Pathobiology (vetmed.illinois.edu/path/) within the College of Veterinary Medicine (vetmed.illinois.edu) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor in Molecular Epidemiology. The anticipated start date for this position is August 16, 2025.
Requirements: The successful candidate will hold a PhD in epidemiology or a related discipline. Demonstrated productivity in epidemiologic research is required, particularly in the areas of phylogenetics, biomedical statistics, big data analysis, or One Health.
Duties: The Department encompasses a unique multidisciplinary blend of microbiologists, immunologists, computational biologists, and epidemiologists who are dedicated to developing novel approaches for understanding host-pathogen interactions and disease prevention strategies for animals and humans. The successful candidate will establish and maintain a well-funded extramural research program and contribute to teaching at the graduate and professional levels.
Appointment Information: This is a 100% full-time tenure-track faculty position, appointed on a 9-month service basis, with the 9-month base salary distributed over 12 months. Opportunities are available to obtain up to three additional months of summer salary from grants and other external sources. The budgeted annual 9-month salary range is $80,000 to $100,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with the applicant’s experience and qualifications.
Personal Opportunities: The cities of Urbana and Champaign offer the residential advantages of a medium-sized university city, excellent cultural opportunities, and a high quality of life. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has been ranked highly among research universities for work/home balance by the Harvard University’s Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. In 2024 Forbes ranked the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as #13 among all U.S. public colleges, on the basis of return on investment, student success, student debt, and alumni leadership and influence. Only one other campus featuring a veterinary college was ranked higher.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information: Please create a candidate profile and upload application materials at jobs.illinois.edu by 6:00 pm Central Time on March 21, 2025. Application materials include a cover letter that describes your teaching experience, a statement on your current research and future goals, a curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three professional references. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. Should a suitable candidate not be identified, applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. For questions regarding the application process, please call 217-333-2137.
Additional information about the position may be obtained by contacting Karen Nichols at klp68@illinois.edu or (217) 300-8343.
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Location: Urbana,
Job Type: Full-time
Contact
Contact: Karen Nichols
Phone:
Email: klp68@illinois.edu
Website: https://illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/13296?c=illinois