Assistant Professor - Genetics, Mammalian Genetics

Job Description

The Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology at the University of Florida (UF) College of Medicine invites applications for a tenure/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. 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.

Classification Title

Assistant Professor

Classification Minimum Requirements

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

Expected Salary

Annual salary range is $110,000 - $130,000 and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred

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

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applicants MUST apply online through Careers at UF. In order to be considered, you must upload references, cover letter, CV, Research Statement, and Teaching Statement. Applications received by May 7, 2026 will receive full consideration. A Criminal Background check is required, and this is not a remote work position. It is located on the University of Florida main campus in Gainesville, FL.

Health Assessment Required

Yes