The Keck School's Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology (MMI) has a faculty with diverse research interests, specializing in animal virology, microbial genetics, molecular and cellular immunology, cellular differentiation, control of protein synthesis, and chemical carcinogenesis.

The department is located on the Health Sciences campus in the Elaine Stevely Hoffman Medical Research Center and the USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, which includes a Hospital and Research Institute. It is well equipped for research in microbial physiology and genetics, electron microscopy, virology, cellular and molecular biology, genetic toxicology, and immunology.

Specialized facilities are available for advanced research in animal virology, eukaryotic cell biology and cellular differentiation, molecular and cellular immunology, microbial and molecular genetics, control of gene expression, control of protein synthesis, and chemical and viral carcinogenesis. The Keck School of Medicine maintains a core microchemical facility that is available for protein microsequencing and synthesis of peptides and oligo-nucleotides

Tenure-Track Faculty Positions

MMI invites applicants for Assistant and/or Associate Professor positions within the broad field of microbiology and immunology. We are especially interested in candidates who address pathogenesis-related or translation research topics. Creative scientists with a record of achievement and commitment to excellence in both research and teaching are encourage to apply. Successful candidates will receive a generous start-up package and laboratory space within our new state-of-the art research buildings. The Keck School of Medicine has strong research programs in Cancer, Genomics, Immunology, Stem Cells, and Virology.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of current and future research plans, copies of three representative publications, and three letters of recommendation. Please e-mail completed application package in PDF format to mmidept@usc.edu.

USC values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encourage to apply.

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