Clinical Microbiology and Microbiome Research Position - University of Vermont
January 8, 2019
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont (UVM) seeks a pathologist with expertise in clinical microbiology and microbiome research. This is a full-time position with a faculty appointment on the Clinical Scholar Pathway (non-tenure) at the Assistant Professor rank. The successful candidate will work in the Division of Laboratory Medicine at the University of Vermont Medical Center as part of the UVM Health Network. The applicant must be a physician (M.D. or D.O.) who is board certified in Clinical Pathology and board eligible/certified in Medical Microbiology. The candidate should be an enthusiastic teacher who will provide education to medical students, residents, infectious disease fellows and clinicians. The candidate, who should have experience in clinical trial development and metagenomic analysis, will be expected to develop a research program in global infectious disease prevention and treatment with a focus in microbiota-targeted therapeutics.
The Department and the University are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.
Burlington is a New England university city situated on the shores of beautiful Lake Champlain to the west, and bordered by the Green Mountains to the east, both of which offer easy access to year round outdoor recreational activities/sports. Burlington is within driving distance to major US and Canadian cities and was recently voted one of the most desirable cities in the USA in which to raise children.
Interested individuals should apply online at https://www.uvmjobs.com and reference position number 00024920. Please include in your application a detailed introductory cover letter summarizing your qualifications, expertise, and prior contributions to inclusive excellence, a curriculum vitae and names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; however, we strongly encourage the submission of materials by January 15, 2019. Please direct any questions regarding the application process to:
Brian Drinkwater
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine University of Vermont Health Network Email: brian.drinkwater@uvmhealth.org