Faculty position in Bacteriology

We welcome applicants studying any area of bacteriology, including gene regulation, cell biology, antimicrobial resistance, and bacterial adaptation to diverse environments.

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Faculty position in Virology

We seek candidates across virology, especially those using innovative approaches to study host–pathogen interactions, viral biology, emerging viruses, and therapeutics.

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Recent
Faculty
Recognitions

 

Andy Kaplan Prize

Dr. Amanda Dudek awarded the Andy Kaplan Retrovirology Prize

Al Klingelhutz walking across stage

Dr. Aloysius Klingelhutz honored with the John P. Long Teaching Award

Mary Weber teaching

Dr. Mary Weber receives the Iowa Mid-Career Faculty Scholar Award

Mary Weber teaching

$16.4M

Total external grant funding in FY2025.
Instructor Cami Hippee

99

Publications in highly‑regarded journals, including 41 senior‑author papers.
2025/2026 Microbiology Graduate Program Class

2,069

Students we reached over 44 courses.
Microscope

28th in Microbiology among all medical schools

 Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research - FY25 NIH Funding

Old Capitol

15th among public medical schools

Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research -  FY25 NIH Funding

Events

Seminar Series: Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Bowen Science Building

Each semester, we are proud to host outstanding seminar speakers. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

Seminar Series: Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Bowen Science Building

Each semester, we are proud to host outstanding seminar speakers. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, September 14, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Carver Biomedical Research Building

Join us for the Women in Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour. It is the monthly coffee hour on the second Monday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon in 1289 CBRB. Enjoy coffee, pastries and contribute to the discussion!

This is open to ALL — students, staff, postdocs, and faculty interested in promoting women in science.

Speakers change monthly. Contact: jessica-tucker@uiowa.edu for details.

Seminar Series: Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Bowen Science Building

Each semester, we are proud to host outstanding seminar speakers. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

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