Academic Microbiologist

Faculty Position in Clinical Diagnostic Microbiology

University of Minnesota

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at the University of Minnesota Medical School seeks a

full-time clinical microbiologist to join a team of faculty in the clinical diagnostic microbiology laboratory.

Academic rank, compensation and appointment type will be based on qualifications and experience.

Candidates must have demonstrated ability in teaching and in scholarly productivity. Minimum requirements

are an MD, PhD, or equivalent degree. Clinical pathology residency training or clinical microbiology postdoctoral training is required. Applicants should be board certified or eligible by the American Board of

Pathology in Clinical Pathology (preferably with sub-specialty qualification in Medical Microbiology) or by the

American Board of Medical Microbiology. Physician applicants must be eligible for medical licensure in Minnesota.

The clinical diagnostic microbiology laboratory provides all diagnostic testing for the M Health Fairview system

(a large system of hospitals and clinics throughout the Twin Cities metro area and outstate MN). The

laboratory menu embraces all areas of conventional microbiology, MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, many

qualitative bacterial and viral PCR and array assays, as well as quantitative viral load assays. Serologic

infectious diseases assays are also supervised by the laboratory directors. The laboratory technical work is

staffed by three supervisors, four technical specialists, eight senior technologists (tech leads), and 72 Clinical

Laboratory Scientists (medical technologists), including two Medical Laboratory Technicians.

Candidates will participate in medical student, resident and fellow education, and are encouraged to pursue a

research program that leads to a national / international reputation of excellence. Clinical responsibilities, on call duties and conferences are shared with other members of the microbiology faculty.

Academic time will be used to pursue scholarly work in the candidate’s area of specialty / research expertise.

Preferred candidates will be active in their national organizations and foster an academic environment for

medical students, residents, fellows and faculty.

The University of Minnesota is a large university and medical school with an integrated, multi-specialty group

practice composed of over 1,100 physicians and 1,500 health professionals, University of Minnesota

Physicians. The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology is home to many anatomic and clinical

pathology faculty as well as basic science faculty involved in research, undergraduate and graduate education.

The department also has an ACGME accredited residency program and eight ACGME accredited fellowships.

More information about the department can be found at http : / / www.med.umn.edu / pathology / .

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in supporting the academic

mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and

backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and

employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status,

disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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To apply for this position, visit https : / / www.umn.edu / ohr / employment / index.html and go to search postings

and enter the requisition 369293. Please upload a cover letter, a CV, a one-page career goal statement, and the

name and contact information for three references. Your application will not be considered until all

components of the application are complete. Review of applications is ongoing, and the position will remain

open until the posting is removed.