Assistant Professor Genetics, Mammalian Genetics

Assistant Professor

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

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.

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

A pillar of the UF College of Medicine is diversity inclusion and equity ( Women and members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. 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 highly competitive start-up package is available.

Annual salary range is $110000 - $130000 and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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

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

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.

If selected as one of the final candidates three letters of recommendation 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) Offer Exceptional Benefits:
Low-cost State Health Plans: Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Generous Retirement Options to secure your future
Comprehensive Paid Time Off Packages: (includes over 10 paid holidays as well as paid family sick and vacation leave)
Exceptional Personal and Professional Development Opportunities: Access to UF Training & Organizational Development programs leadership development LinkedIn Learning and more
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

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