Center for Microbiology and Immunology- Tenure- Track Faculty

Summary of Position

The Center for Microbiology and Immunology (CMI) at Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine (LKSOM) is accepting applications from qualified candidates for a tenure-track faculty scientist or physician-scientist position at the Full, Associate, or Assistant Professor level. 

 

The Center for Microbiology and Immunology (CMI) is a hub for cutting-edge research and developments at the intersection of microbiology, immunology, and human disease. Our mission is to decode the intricate interactions between host and microbes, shedding light on immune genetics and inflammatory diseases. We believe in the transformative power of basic science to drive advancements in personalized healthcare and novel therapies. 

 

At CMI, we see medicine as a collective effort—because solving complex health challenges requires teamwork, innovation, and a relentless drive to push boundaries. Our faculty includes renowned scientists leading initiatives in microbiome research, systems biology, imaging, and immunoprofiling. Through these efforts, we support transformative discoveries, help researchers generate high-impact publications, and provide invaluable insights for clinical applications. 

 

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, host-pathogen interactions, microbial pathogenesis, innate and adaptive immunity, microbiome-immune interactions, inflammation, and the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying infectious and immune-mediated diseases.

 

Successful candidates will join a highly interactive research community at a major academic medical center in Philadelphia. LKSOM offers state-of-the-art research infrastructure, including advanced flow cytometry and cell sorting, single-cell multiomics, metabolomics and lipidomics, bioimaging, and laboratory animal resources, as well as facilities supporting infectious disease research. Faculty also have access to complementary research resources at Fox Chase Cancer Center.

 

The Center's location within Temple University's Health Sciences Campus, adjacent to Temple University Hospital, provides extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations with basic scientists, clinicians, and physician-scientists, facilitating discoveries that bridge fundamental mechanisms and human disease.

Additional information on the Center of Microbiology and Immunology can be found on the center’s webpage: Center of Microbiology and Immunology.  

 

Candidate Qualifications

 

• Qualified applicants will have Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degrees, demonstrating the ability to develop an independent, extramurally funded research laboratory.
• Must have an active research program in the areas of immune system and microbes, infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders, neurodegenerative conditions or related fields. 
• Possess academic credentials for a faculty appointment as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor.
• Current publications in respectable peer-reviewed journals.
• Excellent interpersonal and writing skills, experience writing NIH grants preferred.  
• Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students is preferred. 
• Physician-scientists must be BE/BC in Internal Medicine and eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 

Features and Benefits

• Compensation consistent with leading academic institutions
• Vacation, Holiday, and Sick time
• Health, dental, and vision
• Tuition remission
• Savi- student loan repayment program

We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. We believe that diversity (of experiences, thought, etc.) enriches our learning environment and strengthens our academic community. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives will enhance our commitment to these values.

 

About Temple Health: Temple Health is a major Philadelphia-based academic health system that drives medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education. The health system’s 1,550+ physicians and scientists share a common mission of bringing tomorrow’s treatments to the bedside today, helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible.

 

Temple Health is an educational partner with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, providing medical education to the next generation of physicians and biomedical scientists.

 

About Philadelphia: Located in the heart of Philadelphia, TUHS provides access to a diverse and culturally rich city with thriving neighborhoods, arts, and cuisine.

"Philadelphia is a city of firsts: first hospital, first library, first medical school. It’s a place where big ideas come to life." – Alexander Hamilton

 

Procedure for Candidacy

To join this supportive and energetic community, applicants must complete an online application.

 

Application materials should include a cover letter outlining your area of expertise and qualifications; a current curriculum vitae; and a synopsis of your research and teaching interests, accomplishments, and professional goals. Please also provide three letters of reference or the contact information for three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number for each). All materials should be combined into a single PDF file.

 

Please address your application to Çagla Tükel, PhD, Director and Professor, Center for Microbiology and Immunology, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, C/O, William Mawhinney, Sr. Recruiter, Physician/Faculty Recruitment and Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

 

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