Virologist
University of Montana

Missoula, Montana, United States

VIROLOGIST. The Division of Biological Sciences at the University of Montana is seeking a Virologist working in the area of infectious disease who complements current research areas and can participate in teaching virology at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

This tenure-track position is open at the ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE level, depending on qualifications. The ideal applicant will have postdoctoral research experience, evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness, an established record of research productivity, and demonstrated success or potential to develop a vigorous, extramurally funded research program.

The new hire will join a diverse group of active faculty in the Graduate Programs in Integrative Microbiology and Biochemistry, who enjoy collegial interactions with faculty in a variety of other graduate programs (see websites: http://dbs.umt.edu/ and http://virologist.dbs.umt.edu).

Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, documented evidence of teaching effectiveness, and names of three references via e-mail to the Chair, Virologist Search Committee at e-mail: virology.search@mso.umt.edu . Review of materials will begin October 15, 2008. The Division is interested in hiring a candidate who will enhance the ethnic and gender diversity of its faculty. UM is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA/Veterans Preference employer and the recipient of an active NSF PACE award.