The Department of Microbiology at Cornell University (https://micro.cornell.edu/) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We seek an individual who will establish an innovative, high-profile research program that addresses key concepts and questions in contemporary microbial physiology. The candidate’s research program should address important questions in areas such as, but not limited to, microbial growth and metabolism, inter-species interactions, phage defense, antimicrobial resistance, and other processes that facilitate cell survival and growth in diverse environments.  The ideal program will leverage investigations of microbial physiology to develop a mechanistic understanding of microbial biology relevant to diverse environments, stress conditions, microbe-microbe interactions, or microbe-host interactions.

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

To apply, applicants should submit 1) a cover letter briefly summarizing background and qualifications; 2) a statement of research interests (3-page maximum); 3) a teaching statement outlining experiences, philosophy and interests (2-page maximum); 4) a  statement of how, through research, teaching and/or service, the candidate can contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion in support of Cornell’s mission of “any person… any study”; 5) a detailed curriculum vitae, and 6) the names and contact information for three references (letters will be requested after applications have been reviewed). Inquiries may be sent to Prof. John Helmann, search Committee Chair (jdh9@cornell.edu). Initial screening of applications will begin November 15, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.

To apply go to: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22752