"Assistant Professor in Microbiology"

Job Details

Posting Number: F2516P

Working Title: Assistant Professor in Microbiology

Department: Franklin-Microbiology

About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department: UGA is a prominent research-intensive land-grant university, ranked 18th among public universities, and reported over $600 million in research expenditures in the last fiscal year. The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences has a rich history and boasts a strong and diverse research portfolio. Research in the Departments of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Genetics and Microbiology span a broad range of established and emerging subdisciplines in the chemical and life sciences, including molecular medicine, computational molecular sciences, glycobiology, chemical and biological education, physical, organic, analytical, inorganic, chemical biology and materials chemistry. There are outstanding opportunities for collaborations with faculty across the Franklin College’s physical and life sciences departments, as well as with faculty in the Colleges of Engineering, VetMed, Agriculture, Pharmacy, and Public Health, among others. Furthermore, UGA recently launched a School of Medicine with an expanding research portfolio. UGA maintains core facilities in microscopy, computation (GACRC, Institute for AI and Institute of Bioinformatics), flow cytometry, animal health, genomics, glycobiology, NMR, mass spectrometry, electron microscopy, and x-ray crystallography (including the SER-CAT beamlines) among other resources. The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences places high value on multidisciplinary research, collaboration, and academic innovation.

We are seeking applications for six positions. A separate application should submitted for each position following instructions provided in the associated links. These areas and ranks are listed, but this specific posting is for the Assistant Professor in Microbiology.

Position Summary: The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites applications for multiple open faculty positions, beginning August 1, 2026. We are broadly interested in scientists who address either fundamental or applied questions in the area of Therapeutics Discovery and who will lead a dynamic and highly collaborative laboratory. Each candidate will be expected to vigorously contribute to the tripartite teaching, research, and service missions of the University. This posting is for an Assistant Professor in the Microbiology Department.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: An ideal candidate will focus on microbial infection and pathogenesis mechanisms with potential for driving new therapeutic interventions.

Minimum Qualifications: The applicant must possess a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology or a related field.

Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants: All applications received by January 5, 2025, will receive full consideration, and review will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should likewise be available for travel to UGA for on-campus interviews between Feb 1st and March 30th, 2026. Applicants should also arrange for support letters from three references. Applicants should submit application materials electronically using the links posted by each position above. Applications must include: 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a 2-3p statement of the prior research accomplishments and planned research directions, and 4) a 1-2p combined teaching/mentorship statement. Applicants should also arrange for support letters from three references.

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Classification Title: Assistant Professor

Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor

Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status: Tenure Track