Assistant or Associate Professor in Virology

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology in the Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa invites applications for a faculty position in virology at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. This tenure-track position includes a 12-month appointment, full fringe benefits, competitive start-up package, office and laboratory space, and access to state-of-the-art core facilities, instrumentation, and BSL3 and animal BSL3 space. The primary appointment of the faculty member will be in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. Successful applicants will be expected to establish an extramurally funded research program and to participate in teaching and mentoring activities in the Department.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D., postdoctoral research experience, and a strong record of research accomplishments. Applicants at the Associate Professor level must have an established and NIH-funded research program and demonstrated ability to mentor and teach Ph.D. graduate students. Teaching responsibilities may include molecular virology or viral immunology and pathogenesis. We seek applicants studying all aspects of virology, including but not limited to candidates employing innovative experimental and computational approaches to investigate host-pathogen interactions, antiviral immunity, virus structure and assembly, viral pathogenesis, emerging and re-emerging viruses, and therapeutic development.

To learn more about the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, please visit The Department consists of 27 primary and 8 secondary faculty members with robust research programs, substantial extramural funding and two long-standing NIH T32 training grants in Virology and Parasitism. The University is in Iowa City, one of the ten best college towns in America. With a metro population over 170,000, the area offers a vibrant mix of academic excellence, cultural richness, and a thriving literary scene as a UNESCO City of Literature. With a lively downtown, restaurants, and scenic outdoor spaces along the Iowa River, it’s the perfect place to balance work, study, and leisure. Affordable living, a welcoming community, and a strong economy make Iowa City an ideal destination for students, professionals, and families alike! In addition, the university is less than 250 miles from the major metropolitan areas of Chicago, Omaha, and St. Louis.

To apply for this position, please visit where you will be asked to submit a curriculum vitae, letter of interest, a 2-3-page statement of research interests, and a 1-page teaching statement. For selected candidates, we will request that three letters of recommendation be sent to Search Committee #75955 at View email address on jobs.sciencecareers.org.

Review of applications will begin in late-July 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is flexible. Questions about the position or the department should be directed to Search Committee #75955 at View email address on jobs.sciencecareers.org

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.