Open Rank Professor of Virology, Tenured/Tenure-Eligible

The Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology ( MIC ) () at the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia, seeks outstanding applicants in the field of  Virology at the Assistant Professor (tenure-eligible), Associate Professor or Full Professor (tenured or tenure-eligible) level. Qualified applicants focusing on any area of virology are encouraged to apply. We are seeking extraordinary colleagues who take an integrated, cross-disciplinary approach to their research and will leverage the wide-reaching and complementary expertise of our faculty. Current faculty interests include molecular biology of DNA and RNA viruses, virus immune evasion and pathogenesis, viral latency, and RNA biology of viruses. 

Our highly collaborative faculty perform cutting-edge research in the following fields:  Microbiology (fundamental biology of viruses, bacteria, and eukaryotic pathogens; host-microbe interactions; microbial model systems to understand basic cellular functions; targets for vaccines and therapeutics against microbial pathogens),  Immunology (development and function of an intact immune system; dysregulation of the immune system in pathogenesis and disease; targets for new immunotherapeutics and vaccines), and  Cancer Biology (cellular, molecular, and genetic basis of cancer initiation, progression, metastasis, and therapy).

The successful candidate will join an exciting, well-funded, and collegial research environment in the MIC Department and throughout the University, with outstanding opportunities for collaborative research in basic, translational, and clinical sciences. The School of Medicine at the University of Virginia is home to exceptional research departments and centers, a vibrant health system, and provides state-of-the-art research space and numerous molecular and cellular research core facilities, including exceptional biosafety level 3 facilities and cutting-edge flow cytometry, microscopy, and small animal imaging (). The successful candidate will establish and maintain an independent, productive, innovative, and extramurally funded research program, and will also participate in the teaching of graduate and medical students. Faculty in the Department of MIC are highly committed to mentoring early-career faculty and trainees. These efforts are supported by programs including an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, numerous NIH T32 Training Grant awards, and institutional grants. The department also partners with numerous institutes and centers across the University, including the UVA Center for RNA Science and Medicine, Beirne B. Carter Center for Immunology Research, and the Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology.

The University of Virginia is one of the top universities in the nation and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is located in Charlottesville, a vibrant university town in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains with easy access to airports and rail stations. The local community offers diverse neighborhoods, excellent schools and many venues for dining, arts, shopping, and entertainment, as well as endless opportunities for sports and outdoor recreation.

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Qualifications

A Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree or equivalent is required. For assistant professor applications, evidence of outstanding postdoctoral experience is expected, including publications. For associate professor and professor applications, outstanding publications and funding track record are expected.

Application Instructions

Complete an application and attach the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three-page statement of research interests and accomplishments
• One page teaching and mentoring statement
• Provide the names, titles and contact information for three references.

Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Bill Crane, Recruiter and Faculty Search Advisor at View email address on us.fitly.work. Applications must be received not later than October 31, 2026.

For further information regarding this position, please contact search committee chair, Dr. Anna Cliffe at View email address on us.fitly.work.