Duke University Medical Center, Integrative Immunobiology
Position ID:
DukeUniv-Immunology-ASSISTANTPROFESSOR [#32338, 51212059]
Position Title:
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position - Lymphocyte Biology
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27710, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2026/11/01 23:59:59* (posted 2026/07/21, listed until 2026/11/01)
Position Description:
Position 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 Important Dates: The application deadline is November 1st, 2026. On-site interviews will take place between January and February of 2027.Please note that Duke University specifically seeks information about past misconduct or policy violations (in the past ten (10) years) and/or relevant pending investigations as part of the application process. Disclosures will not be an automatic bar to hiring but, instead, will initiate further dialogue regarding past actions and steps taken to address them. Disclosures will not be shared with search committees during the application review process.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- One-page mentoring philosophy statement
- Three references (actual letters acceptable but not required, just names and email addresses
)
And anything else requested in the position description.
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