Scientific Job Opportunities

Deadline: Complete applications received prior to Feb 21, 2026, will be considered.

The Department of Molecular Microbiology at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine is recruiting 2 new faculty at the Assistant Professor level. We are particularly interested in recruiting scientists pursuing fundamental aspects of microbiology with an emphasis on host-pathogen interactions, emerging infectious disease, antimicrobial resistance, structural biology and women’s infectious disease. Applicants with bold new perspectives and ‘outside the box’ approaches, particularly those focused on interdisciplinary, collaborative research are strongly encouraged. Candidates working on infectious diseases related to women’s health would also be appointed to the Center for Women’s Infectious Disease Research, and those working on mycobacterial diseases would be part of the MycoPRISM, a Washington University Interdisciplinary Initiative for Mycobacterial Research and Treatment. Washington University provides an intellectually exciting, collegial, and supportive environment with robust graduate and post-doctoral programs and extensive opportunities for interdepartmental collaboration and entrepreneurship. We are home to a uniquely broad and interactive microbial pathogenesis community that spans the university, supported by vibrant and integrated centers that further enrich the intellectual environment. Newly expanded enhanced biocontainment (BSL3) laboratories and outstanding core facilities, including genomics, small-molecule screening, imaging, Cryo-EM, mass-spectrometry, high-performance cluster computing, and vivarium, are available. In addition to developing a vigorous, cutting-edge, externally funded research program, teaching of graduate and professional students will be required. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline and have a strong publication record. Please submit a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, up to 3 selected publications, a 2-page description of planned research interests, and three reference letters via WUSM Molecular Microbiology.

Complete applications received prior to Feb 21, 2026, will be considered.

Inquiries can be directed to Micro-Search@email.wustl.edu.

One postdoctoral research fellow position is available immediately under the mentorship of Dr. Eliver Ghosn in the Department of Medicine, Division of Immunology, and Dr. Grace Gombolay in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neurology. The candidate will lead projects to elucidate the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying neuroinflammatory autoimmune diseases in children and adults, including antibody-mediated autoimmune encephalitis (AE) and multiple sclerosis (MS). You will work in an NIH-funded laboratory and have access to state-of-the-art technologies for multi-omics single-cell sequencing and Hi-D flow cytometry. The project focuses on the role of B cells, plasma cells, and (auto)antibody responses in neuroinflammatory diseases, using patient samples such as Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) and their matching blood, ex vivo models, and humanized mice. The results from your projects will provide new insights into the immune mechanisms underlying neuroinflammatory disorders, thereby improving diagnosis, treatment, and relapse prediction in these diseases.

Please send your CV, names of three references, and a brief statement on why you are interested in
our work to Dr. Eliver Ghosn and Dr. Grace Gombolay.

Requirements:

1. An MD/PhD or PhD in immunology or related fields, with basic experience in standard laboratory
techniques for immunology and molecular biology.

2. Preference for applicants who are finishing graduate school or have less than 2 years of
postdoctoral experience, but all post-graduate career stages will be considered

The Department of Microbiology at the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates for a tenure-track faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level studying microbial drivers of inflammation and chronic disease. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to microbial drivers of cancer, autoimmune diseases, and metabolic disorders. Research programs can be focused on either the microbial or host-response in the context of inflammatory disease.

The minimum requirement is a PhD in a related field and at least two years of postdoctoral experience, including academic, research, government, and industry settings. The successful candidate is expected to establish an innovative, externally funded research program and to contribute to the departmental teaching mission at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Our faculty have broad interests in microbial pathogenesis and microbial ecology. Candidates with experimental approaches that complement or strengthen any of these areas will be given full consideration. The Department of Microbiology is an active participant and leader in the Community of Scholars on Immunology and Inflammation (CoSI2), Community of Scholars on Microbial Consortia (CoSMiC), and Biomembranes Community of Scholars at UTK, which brings together engineering, chemistry, veterinary, and material sciences, UT Institute of Agriculture (UTIA), Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL), and the University of Tennessee Medical Center (UTMC) in Knoxville. Faculty have access to multiple core facilities on campus including animal facility, genomics core, imaging core, mass-spectrometry core, flow cytometers and cell sorters. UTK is the flagship university of the University of Tennessee System and is designated as a Carnegie ‘Very High Research Activity’ University. A competitive 9-month salary and generous start-up package, as well as laboratory space in a state-of-the-art building are available.

The La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI, San Diego, California) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position. Emphasis is on junior faculty recruitment at the rank of Assistant Professor, but candidates at all ranks will be considered. Academic rank will be determined in accordance with the candidate’s experience and productivity. We are seeking creative faculty, addressing major immunological questions, performing rigorous science, and eager to engage with our collaborative faculty. The research should have a tangible connection to immunology, but it could pertain either to a major question that is intrinsically immunological or to a broader biological question relevant in an immunological setting. LJI has a strong research focus in human health and human diseases. We are interested in applicants from any area of immunology and we particularly welcome applicants with research emphasis on autoimmunity, engineering immunity, and sex-based immunological differences.

LJI is an independent not-for-profit research institute. The institute offers a superb broad-based research environment spanning cellular immunology, autoimmunity, infectious diseases, genetics, epigenetics, molecular biology, structural biology, developmental immunology, adaptive immunity, innate immunity, and human immunology. Our faculty research diversity is one of our greatest strengths. New hires will have access to outstanding colleagues and graduate students. LJI scientific cores, including cell sorting, microscopy, and clinical core are all world-class.

LJI is run by scientists, for scientists. We have a focused research mission and streamlined administration, providing an optimal environment for faculty scientific productivity. Numerous faculty are world leaders in their scientific areas and have been recipients of national and international awards. The institute is located on the UC San Diego campus and has close interactions with many neighboring academic institutions, and the local pharmaceutical and biotechnology community. LJI was rated as the top workplace in academia by The Scientist magazine’s survey of postdocs and is consistently rated as the top academic Best Workplace in San Diego.

Faculty candidates must hold a PhD, MD, or equivalent degree and must have an outstanding record of scientific ability demonstrated by a strong publication record. Applicants should electronically submit a single attachment that includes (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a research statement including highlighted research accomplishments and proposed research program (up to 3 pages), and (4) contact information for three references. Applications are uploaded on the job portal. Questions related to the position can be sent to facultysearch@lji.org.

Review of applications will begin Dec 15th, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

The La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) offers a collegial work environment that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork and creativity. Full-time employment at LJI includes a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision benefits, paid sick leave, and contributions to a retirement plan (403B). For the last decade, LJI has been ranked as one of the best places to work in San Diego by the San Diego Business Journal. The Institute hosts world-renowned faculty and over 80 postdoctoral researchers with scientists from over 30 countries. LJI is located in the Science Research Park on the campus of UC San Diego, providing easy access to the San Diego life sciences community and all that the area has to offer.

LJI provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability status, genetics, medical conditions, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, reproductive health decisions, or pregnancy, or any other condition protected by state and local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placing, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absences, and social and recreational programs.

La Jolla Institute is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We validate this commitment by conducting regular market analyses to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, independent research sector.

Salary range for this position is $140,000 to $200,000 per year. The expected hiring compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, unique skill sets, organizational need, and internal equity.

La Jolla Institute for Immunology, 9420 Athena Circle, La Jolla, CA 92037 | lji.org

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Faculty Position at the level of Assistant – Associate – Full Professor. Department Microbiology and Immunology. Applicants should have a Ph. D. , M. D. or equivalent.

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