Assistant / Associate / Professor - Virology, RNA virus, emerging viruses
Job Description
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 ranks of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Virology. Our faculty includes some of the brightest and most innovative scholars spanning the virology and genetics disciplines. The Department continues a major expansion of the faculty as part of a 5-year strategic plan (see accompanying ad for geneticist).
We invite you to learn more about us by visiting https://mgm.ufl.edu/. We are seeking two outstanding, creative investigators in any area of virology. UF has 70 virology research laboratories situated across seven colleges and institutes that are supported by state-of-the-art resources and centers in immunology, vector biology, metabolomics, and oncogenesis. UF is also developing a world-class artificial intelligence (AI) research infrastructure to support investigators. Research spans many virus families, with existing strengths in arboviruses, tumor viruses, polymicrobial interactions, and neurovirology. We are particularly interested in recruiting candidates who will build a research program that complements these existing strengths.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. in the biomedical sciences or a related field of study.
Special Instructions to Applicants
All applicants MUST apply online through Careers at UF. Applications received by August 31, 2026 will receive full consideration. Pre-/post-submission inquiries should be directed to Dr. Stephanie Karst (skarst@ufl.edu) or Dr. David Bloom (dbloom@ufl.edu). 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).
Benefits
We Offer Exceptional Benefits: To learn more about Gainesville and the surrounding areas, please visit the Guide to Greater Gainesville, which shares information about our neighborhoods, schools, zoning, culture, leisure, and more at https://guidetogreatergainesville.com/.
Gainesville is a vibrant city with a low cost of living, diverse population, excellent public schools, Division I NCAA sports, and no state income tax. The area is known for its nature parks, bike trails, sporting events, museums, mild winters, and warm summers. Being centrally located, Gainesville is easily situated for a day trip to beautiful beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, as well as to theme parks like Disney World.
To learn more about the University of Florida (UF), please visit https://www.ufl.edu/.
Contact Information
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).