Assistant / Associate / Professor - Virology, RNA virus, emerging viruses

Employer: University of Florida

Location: University of Florida, Gainesville

Salary: Annual salary range is $110,000 - $230,000 and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing date: May 17, 2026

Discipline: Life Sciences, Virology

Position Type: Full Time

Job Type: Faculty

Organization Type: Academia

Job Details

The Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology at the University of Florida (UF) College of Medicine invites applications for two tenure-track positions 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 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.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop or have created a vibrant, externally funded research program, participate in graduate-level teaching, and recruit and mentor outstanding trainees.

Applicants should hold a PhD, MD or MD/PhD in the biomedical sciences or a related field of study. Applications including cover letter, CV, research statement, and contact information for three references. The positions offer outstanding research space, a highly collaborative environment, and substantial start-up packages.

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). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. To learn more about the University of Florida (UF), please visit https://www.ufl.edu/.

All applicants MUST apply online through Careers at UF, posting # 539323 and 539324.