Systems Immunology Scientist

Job Description The Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD) at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) seeks applications for a faculty member with expertise in Systems Immunology. CVD comprises a multi‑disciplinary team of 32 full‑time faculty and 114 staff whose mission is to develop, evaluate, and implement vaccines and other interventions to reduce illness and mortality domestically and internationally. CVD works to prevent and treat enteric and respiratory diseases, to reduce the threat of malaria and antimicrobial resistance, and to identify, understand and combat other tropic and emerging pathogens (SARS‑CoV‑2, Dengue, Ebola, Zika, Anthrax, Smallpox, Mpox and others) in impoverished settings. Training is a critical component of the Center's work, as is CVD's commitment to providing the foundation for the next generation of vaccinologists and global health scientists and researchers committed to CVD's mission. Expected faculty rank for these positions will be Associate Professor or higher, however, final rank, tenure status and salary will be commensurate with selected candidate's qualifications and experience. The expected salary range for Associate Professors is $189,767 (min) and $296,540 (max). The referenced salary range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. This salary range does not include all components of the departmental faculty compensation program or pay from participation in departmental variable compensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department. The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicine's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University. UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school. You are also invited to view the Department of Medicine benefits for full‑time faculty members. Qualifications The desired candidate will have doctoral training in Immunology, Systems Biology, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or a closely related field, with demonstrated experience analyzing high‑dimensional biological data. Clinical experience and board certification in infectious diseases is desired but not required. The candidate will be expected to develop an independent, externally funded research program in an area related to vaccinology and infectious diseases or other topics relevant to the CVD research mission. Prior or current federal, industry, or foundation funding and demonstrated leadership in collaborative grants is preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience mentoring graduate students and post‑doctoral trainees and will be expected to participate in institutional and international capacity‑building efforts. UMB has been ranked multiple times in 'Forbes' America's Best Large Employers Survey (most recently in 2025) and has also been honored as a Best Employer for Diversity in 2022, 2023 and 2024, also by Forbes. The University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore was ranked as one of the Best Hospitals in both the State of Maryland and the Baltimore Metro Area by the U.S. News & World Report in 2023. For additional questions after application, please email View email address on click.appcast.io The University of Maryland, Baltimore and the University of Maryland School of Medicine are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. 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