Assistant Professor of Molecular Genetics

Posted on August 15, 2026

About the Role

The Department of Molecular Genetics in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. Investigators addressing fundamentally important biological questions in any area of eukaryotic Developmental Biology, Cell Biology, or Genomics are encouraged to apply. Applicants with interest and expertise in imaging, quantitative biology, computational biology, multi-omics analyses, or systems biology will be especially competitive.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an externally funded, nationally recognized active research program in their area of expertise.
• Support the department’s commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring of a diverse student body at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (PhD or MD).
• At least two years of post-doctoral or equivalent experience (exceptions made for candidates holding graduate-to-faculty transition awards).
• Strong record of demonstrated research productivity.
• Ability to develop a rigorous research program.
• Commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

About the Department and University

The Department of Molecular Genetics includes over thirty faculty investigating diverse biological questions spanning molecules to systems. Research efforts are supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure in the Department and across campus in specialized core facilities. Faculty collaborate within the Department as well as with faculty from other departments and colleges, such as Chemistry and Biochemistry and the College of Medicine, and are active members of campus-wide focal groups, including the Center for RNA Biology and the NCI-designated James Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The College of Arts and Sciences offers more than 80 majors and 100 minors across Biological Sciences, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Arts and Humanities, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. Ohio State is a top-20 public university, with its Wexner Medical Center ranking among America’s leading academic health centers.

The university is located in Columbus, Ohio, a rapidly growing metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The region offers affordable housing, diverse cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy.

Benefits

Ohio State provides a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents.
• State or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
• Support for dual-career partners, relocation, and work-life balance initiatives.

Application Details

A complete application consists of:

• Cover letter summarizing academic background and interest in the opportunity (up to 2 pages).
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing scholarly experience, research, teaching, mentoring, service, funding, and publications.
• Research statement summarizing past research accomplishments, current work, and future research plans (up to 3 pages, excluding bibliography).
• Teaching statement outlining approaches, experience, and philosophy regarding teaching, learning, and mentoring (up to 1 page).

Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2026, with full evaluation guaranteed for applications received by October 1, 2026. Candidates will be asked to provide the names and contact information for three references after the initial review process.