The Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, has an ongoing expansion to build upon existing strengths in Microbiology and Immunology. The Department invites applicants for tenure-track Assistant and/or Associate Professor positions in the field of Bacteriology and Virology. We are particularly seeking highly motivated individuals who are working on emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. Creative scientists with a record of achievement and commitment to excellence are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will receive generous start-up packages and laboratory space. The department offers exceptional technical resources in many areas with state-of-the-art core facilities, including flow cytometry and cell sorting, metabolomics, confocal microscopy, proteomics, genomics, and BSL-3 facilities available within the department.

Applicants should have a PhD, MD or MD/PhD degree and several years of postdoctoral experience, history of high-impact publications and carry out innovative research. Applicants should submit a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, a statement of current and future research plans, and three letters of recommendation.  Please forward complete application to mmidept@usc.edu. Applications should be submitted by December 31, 2020.