University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine

The Department of Tropical Medicine, Medical Microbiology and Pharmacology, John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM), University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM), seeks an early (Assistant Professor) or mid-career (Associate Professor) Infectious Diseases Immunology researcher for a full-time, tenure-track position to lead and support the Department's basic sciences, clinical and translational research in emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, and to support the immunology teaching/mentoring mission of the JABSOM. Duties and Responsibilities: Participate in and support of existing infectious diseases research interests while establishing/re-establishing his/her own basic science, clinical or translational research program at JABSOM. Current research interests in the Department include infectious disease pathogenesis, host-microbe interactions, infectious disease epidemiology and diagnostics, clinical trials, and vaccines development for viral diseases, including HIV, SARS-CoV-2, dengue, West Nile virus, Zika, Filovirus; for parasitic diseases: malaria, rat lungworm. Teach formal courses offered by the Department to undergraduate, graduate, and medical students. Mentor undergraduate and graduate students, medical students and residents. Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the JABSOM Immunology Core. Participate in Department's committees for graduate admissions and graduate curriculum. Participate in university-wide committees. Collaborate with other principal investigators inside and outside the department engaged in various aspects of immunological and microbe-host interactions research. Other scholarly activities as assigned. Minimum Qualifications (Assistant Professor) Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D., D.V.M. or other doctoral degree in the biosciences with at least three years of postdoctoral research experience. Demonstrated ability as a teacher, with good oral and written communication skills. Background in infectious diseases immunology research with a strong research and publication record in peer-reviewed journals. Demonstrated potential to obtain research funding. Demonstrated scholarly achievement. Minimum Qualifications (Associate Professor) Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D., D.V.M. or other doctoral degree in the biosciences with at least three years of postdoctoral research experience. At least four years in an academic institution or equivalent as Assistant Professor or equivalent ranking. If M.D. candidates not applying from the Assistant Professor rank should have seven years of post-doctoral experience in a recognized medical school or major medical research/scholarship institution. Demonstrated ability as a teacher, with good oral and written communication skills. Track record of demonstrated ability as a teacher/mentor at the graduate levels, service on graduate thesis committees; good oral and written communication skills. Background in infectious diseases immunology research with a strong research and publication record equivalent to an Associate Professor in peer-reviewed journals. Strong track record of obtaining independent extramural research funding from federal, state or private sources Demonstrated scholarly achievement in his/her field of specialty. Desirable Qualifications (Assistant Professor) M.D., M.D./Ph.D. If M.D., must be board certified (within 7 years) or an active candidate for board certification and eligible for Hawaii medical license. Current recipient of a career development award/fellowship (e.g. NIH K series award) or equivalent. Demonstrated potential of obtaining independent extramural research funding. Research interest in the immunological aspects of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. Experience in BSL-3 pathogens, animal models of BSL-3 pathogens, host-pathogen interactions. Past international research experience. Desirable Qualifications (Associate Professor) M.D., M.D./Ph.D. If M.D., must be board certified (within 7 years) or an active candidate for board certification and eligible for Hawaii medical license. Research interest in the immunological aspects of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. Experience in BSL-3 pathogens, animal models of BSL-3 pathogens, host-pathogen interactions. Past international research experience. To Apply: Please go to this link: to complete an application and attach the required documents: a cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, current curriculum vitae, official transcripts or original documentation from the institution confirming degree or copy of U.S. board certification or U.S. medical license (copies of transcripts are accepted when used in lieu of current U.S. board certification or current U.S. medical license, however, if used for verification, official transcripts sent directly from the degree granting institution is required upon hire), and names of five (5) professional references (complete with contact information including e-mail address). The application will be considered incomplete if materials are unreadable. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account. 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