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Assistant Professor - Virology
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillThis position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.full_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Jun 2026
About the role
In collaboration with departments in the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center invites applications for one appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. A candidate hired at the rank of Assistant Professor may be appointed under a fixed term, variable track, or tenure track faculty appointment. This recruitment seeks creative scientists focused on basic and translational research on human tumor viruses, including work that bridges disciplines. While the position is restricted to human viruses with cancer relevance, research areas may include viral pathogenesis, basic immune mechanisms underlying cancer virology, viral immunology, and vaccine research. The position features outstanding research space, a collaborative environment, and a competitive start-up package.
Doctoral degree with at least 2-3 years of postdoctoral research experience is preferred.
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.
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