Assistant Professor - Genetics, Mammalian Genetics - MGM

The Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology at the University of Florida (UF) College of Medicine invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Genetics. The Department has begun a major expansion of the faculty as part of a 5-year strategic plan (see accompanying ad for virologist). We seek outstanding creative investigators in any area of genetics, including but not limited to gene expression and regulation, functional genomics and systems biology, developmental genetics, immunogenetics, molecular mechanisms of disease, evolutionary genetics, and other related fields.

The Department has active research programs in mammalian (human, mouse), Drosophila, viral, bacterial, cancer, and comparative genetics, together with expertise in gene discovery, genome editing, transcriptional and co/post-transcriptional regulation, RNA biochemistry disease mechanisms, structural biology, protein biochemistry, multi-omics, and computational biology. The Department offers a highly collegial and collaborative environment and interactions with numerous Colleges (Agriculture, Engineering, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Medicine, Public Health and Health Professions), Institutes (Emerging Pathogens, Genetics, McKnight Brain) and Centers (Cancer, CDC Southeastern Center of Excellence in Vector Borne Diseases, Inflammation & Mucosal Immunology, NeuroGenetics, NIH Southeast Center for Integrated Metabolomics) that foster interdisciplinary research at UF. Further information about the Department can be found at https://mgm.ufl.edu .

The successful candidate will be expected to promote and contribute to these core values, develop a vibrant, externally funded research program, participate in graduate-level teaching, and recruit and mentor outstanding trainees. 

A pillar of the UF College of Medicine is diversity, inclusion, and equity (https://med.ufl.edu/about/strategic-plan/ ). Women and members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

A highly competitive start-up package is available.

$110,000 - $120,000 and starting salary range is annually and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

PhD, MD or MD/PhD in the biomedical sciences or a related field of study

Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree and 3+ years of postdoctoral experience; a demonstrated ability to conduct original, innovative genetics research.

Cutting edge research in the genetics of human disease including the genetics of microsatellite repeats 

The University of Florida is committed to nondiscrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

All applicants MUST apply online at https://jobs.ufl.edu/ (posting # 527541) no later than September 30, 2023.

In order to be considered, you must upload references, cover letter, and resume/CV. If selected as one of the final candidates, three letters of references must be provided.

Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) http://naces.org/.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (EDT) of the posting end date.