University of Pittsburgh Center for Vaccine Research

#23 - Faculty Positions

The Center for Vaccine Research (CVR) of the University of Pittsburgh is seeking outstanding scientists for several tenure and tenure-track positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor levels. Appointments are available in the School of Medicine, the Graduate School of Public Health, or one of the other schools of the health sciences.

The CVR is housed in the new, state-of-the-art, 300,000 sq. ft. Biomedical Science Tower-3 (BST3), which is located on the main campus of the University of Pittsburgh—one of the nation’s leading research institutions. The CVR is composed of two components—the Vaccine Research Lab (VRL) and the Regional Biocontainment Lab (RBL). The VRL occupies 12,000 sq. ft. of laboratory and office space including dedicated BSL2+ tissue culture rooms, instrument rooms, offices, and conference rooms. Located adjacent to several related units (e.g., Genomics and Proteomics Core Labs and Drug Discovery Institute), the VRL offers an outstanding interactive research environment by providing access to microarray, robotic, and mass spectrometry instrumentation. The RBL is currently under construction and is expected to open in mid-2007. It will occupy 20,000 sq. ft. and offer comprehensive BSL3 lab space and ABSL3 facilities (small animals and nonhuman primates) that will include an aerosol challenge module as well as surgical, necropsy, and imaging suites.

Qualifications include academic accomplishments that meet the standards for a tenure-track appointment, including an advanced degree (MD, PhD, or equivalent). Successful candidates will have a sound publication record, be active contributors to the vaccine research field, and have a demonstrated ability to obtain extramural research funding. Candidates should be prepared to establish an independent laboratory program in vaccine research. Individuals with expertise in immunology of infectious diseases, microbial pathogenesis, or microbial vaccines are encouraged, as are those with a translational component to their research. Salary, rank, and academic appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled. Interested individuals should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of research accomplishments and goals, and the names, mailing addresses, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Center for Vaccine Research
University of Pittsburgh
9014 Biomedical Science Tower 3
3501 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261
Fax: (412) 624-4440
E-mail: info@cvr.pitt.edu
(Last Modified: 9/26/2007)
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#24 - Post-Doctoral Fellowships

The Center for Vaccine Research is seeking outstanding candidate(s) with research experience in the areas of virology, vaccine development, molecular biology, or immunology to participate in extramurally funded projects on Emerging Infections and Biodefense. Current projects involve contemporary and emerging technologies in vaccine design and analysis with emphasis in influenza and other respiratory viruses, flaviviruses, tuberculosis, mucosal immunity. Capacity for independent work and ability to interact productively with colleagues are essential.

Applications are screened on a rolling basis and will be kept on file for one year. Candidates must have current authorization to work in the United States to be considered. Interested individuals should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the name, address, e-mail and telephone number for three references.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Center for Vaccine Research
University of Pittsburgh
9014 Biomedical Science Tower 3
3501 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261
Fax: (412) 624-4440
E-mail: info@cvr.pitt.edu
(Last Modified: 9/26/2007)
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