Description
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position – Lymphocyte Biology
The Department of Integrative Immunobiology invites applications for a junior tenure-track faculty position in lymphocyte biology. Successful candidates will have a strong interest in developing a robust research program in the basic biology of human lymphocytes, spanning mechanistic discovery to clinical translation. Duke School of Medicine offers ample opportunities for multidisciplinary integration with clinical and basic science departments, centers, and institutes. Major areas of focus include, but are not limited to, cancer immunology, autoimmune disorders, neuroimmunity, infectious disease, and host-microbe interactions.
Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in immunology or a related biomedical research field. Successful candidates will have a track record of creativity and productivity and a desire to integrate into our exciting, collaborative, and growing Duke immunobiology community. They will be expected to develop an innovative research program, secure external funding, and actively participate in graduate and postgraduate training and mentorship. The application package should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a three-page research statement (organized as a one-page summary of past research accomplishments and a two-page summary of future research plans), a one-page mentoring philosophy statement, and 3 letters of recommendation. All applications should be submitted through: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32338
Duke University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that Duke will specifically seek information about past misconduct or policy violations (within the past ten (10) years) and/or relevant pending investigations as part of the application process. Disclosures will not automatically bar hiring but will instead initiate further dialogue about past actions and the steps taken to address them. Disclosures will not be shared with search committees during the application review process.
Important Dates: The application deadline is November 1st, 2026. On-site interviews will take place between January and February of 2027.
