Microbiologist in Pathology

Requisition #: A-154687-4

Status: Full Time

Type: Faculty

School: School of Medicine

Department/Program: Department of Pathology

Salary: $140,000 - $175,000

Location City: Baltimore

Location State: MD

Location Zip Code: 21205

Closing Date: Open until filled

To apply: apply.interfolio.com/154687

General Description

The Department of Pathology, Division of Medical Microbiology seeks qualified MD or PhD candidates to apply for a Faculty position in the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. This position is a full-time, tenure track faculty position.

The Division of Medical Microbiology performs over 40,000 assays per month. Information regarding the Microbiology Laboratories may be viewed by clicking here. In addition to standard laboratory culture and antimicrobial susceptibility testing, the Bacteriology Laboratory performs rapid antigen and molecular tests, MALDI-TOF MS, and sequencing for the identification of unusual pathogens. The laboratory is in the process of implementing total laboratory automation.  There are full -service Mycology, Mycobacteriology and Molecular Virology Laboratories along with a cutting-edge next-generation sequencing program.

Applicants must have strong leadership and interpersonal skills and willingness to work closely with clinical services. An academic interest in basic, clinical and/or translational research and the ability to develop an academic program are required. Additional responsibilities include teaching of medical students, residents and fellows.

The successful applicant will hold an academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a medical staff appointment in the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. 

Qualifications

MD applicants must be certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology or Clinical Pathology only, OR certified in Internal Medicine or Pediatrics AND Infectious Diseases and must be board-eligible or certified in Medical Microbiology. MD applicants must be eligible for a medical license in the State of Maryland. PhD candidates must be board-eligible or certified by the American Board of Medical Microbiology (ABMM). For board eligible applicants, certification must be attained within two years of appointment.

Application Instructions

Interested individuals should submit a letter of intent, current CV and three references

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

Total Rewards

Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.

Pre-Employment Information

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Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification.

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Diversity and Inclusion

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly. The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.