Assistant Professor of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Assistant Professor of Molecular Genetics & MicrobiologyPosting Number req37582
Employment Type Faculty
Faculty Type Flex Track
Hiring Department Molecular Genetics Microbiology (564A)
Academic Location School of Medicine
Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Benefits Eligible The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position Summary Faculty Position in Molecular Genetics & Microbiologyaligned with Autophagy, Inflammation andMetabolism (AIM) Center
The Department of Molecular Genetics andMicrobiology 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 withAIM Center including autophagy, inflammation/immunity and metabolism.

The successful candidate will benefitfrom the programmatic opportunities through the AIM Center and will haveexceptional opportunities for synergism and interactions with the UNM HSCsignature programs.
Appointment will be in the Department ofMolecular Genetics and Microbiology, at the rank of Assistant Professor. Thesuccessful applicant will develop a rigorous research program on autophagy andimmunology, inflammation, or metabolism; participate in AIM COBRE anddepartmental activities including graduate and medical school teaching.

Jobduties:
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 departments administrative, educational, and scholarly missions.
Qualifications

MinimumQualifications:
- Ph.D., M.D.or equivalent
- Eligible towork in the United States
PreferredQualifications:
- New Investigator or Early Stage Investigator (ESI) or junior New Investigator (NI) as defined by NIH: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/glossary.htm#EarlyStageInvestigator(ESI); https://grants.nih.gov/grants/glossary.htm#NewInvestigator
- Strong record of scientific accomplishments aligned with the themes of the AIM Center https://www.autophagy.center/, (including autophagy, inflammation/immunity and metabolism)
- Strong evidence of potential for achieving R01-level funding in the areas described above.
- Outstanding publication and training record.
- Prior experience in teaching medical students (undergraduate medical education)

- A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Describe in a cover letter how your research fits with the AIM (Autophagy, Inflammation and Metabolism) Center. Include timeline for extramural funding applications, publications in preparation or planned; standard CV and description of your research program. Please also include NIH new style Biosketch and Biosketch supplement.'For additional information, you may contact Sally Ann Garcia, Search Coordinator,(505) 272-9374,

SanGarcia@salud.unm.edu

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For Best Consideration For best consideration, please apply by 9/30/2026. This position will remain open until filled.

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