"Assistant Professor of Human Genetics"

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Posting Number: F2517P

Working Title: Assistant Professor of Human Genetics

Department: Franklin-Genetics

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: The Department of Genetics offers a collegial work environment that spans a broad range of research, from developmental and molecular genetics to evolutionary biology and ecology, with strengths in functional genomics, chromatin biology, evolutionary genetics, and microbiology. Laboratory and office space is located in a building shared by the Department of Genetics, the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, and the Institute of Bioinformatics. There are excellent opportunities for collaborations among faculty as well as access to the Georgia Genomics and Bioinformatics Core, the Biomedical Microscopy Core, and the Georgia Advanced Computing Resource Center.

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, Vet Med, 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 Department of Genetics is a unit of the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, which 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:

1. Mudter Chaired Associate or Full Professor of Cancer Research in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department (tenured). An ideal candidate will have a demonstrated focus on computational studies of cancer therapeutics, including drugs as probes of cancer mechanisms and protein-drug interactions, potentially utilizing AI, bioautomation, and systems modeling. Link: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/456741
2. Assistant Professor in Computational Chemistry in the Chemistry and/or Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Departments (tenure track). An ideal candidate will have a strong focus on any area of therapeutics discovery. Link: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/456589
3. Assistant Professor of Structural Biology in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department (tenure track). An ideal candidate will utilize cryoEM and potentially other structural techniques to define fundamental mechanisms of disease, with potential applications to current or future therapies. link: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/456570
4. Assistant Professor of Human Genetics in the Department of Genetics investigating how genetic makeup influences an individual’s risks for diseases or responses to drugs and therapies (tenure track). Link: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/456597
5. Assistant Professor in the Genetics Department (tenure track) with a research program that includes the development and/or use of genetic models of human diseases for applications including drug discovery. An ideal candidate will have a research program that includes emphasis in areas related to aging, epigenetics, chromosome biology, gene regulation, systems biology, and/or drug resistance mechanisms. link: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/456607
6. Assistant Professor in the Microbiology Department (tenure track). An ideal candidate will focus on microbial infection and pathogenesis mechanisms with potential for driving new therapeutic interventions (tenure track). Link: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/456592

UGA is located in the vibrant city of Athens in the northern Piedmont region of Georgia. Athens is 65 miles east of Atlanta, less than two hours from the Chattahoochee National Forest and southern Appalachian Mountains, and within easy driving distance of the Atlantic coast. Athens is home to a thriving arts and music community and prides itself on its cultural diversity (http://www.visitathensga.com).

College/Unit/Department website: https://www.genetics.uga.edu/

Posting Type: External

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2026

Job Posting Date: 10/21/2025

Open until filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: 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 which should integrate ideas and efforts that support UGA’s values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and service (https://uga.edu/about/mission). Candidates should also submit names and contact information for three references. The search committee will contact references after the initial screening of applications.

Review of applications will begin on November 24, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Informal inquiries and questions may be addressed to the co-chairs of the search committee, Dr. Doug Menke (dmenke@uga.edu) or Dr. Kaixiong Ye (kaixiong.ye@uga.edu), or the Head of Genetics, Dr. Michael L Arnold (mlarnold@uga.edu).

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

EEO Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

USG Core Values Statement: The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Classification Title: Assistant Professor

Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor

Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.)

Tenture Status: Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Genetics or a related field.

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 advertisement is for an Assistant Professor of Human Genetics in the Genetics Department (tenure track). An ideal candidate will investigate how genetic makeup influences an individual’s risks for diseases or responses to drugs and therapies. The ideal candidate will establish an active and independent research program to understand how genetic makeup influences an individual’s risks for diseases or responses to drugs and therapies. All research approaches will be considered, including but not limited to functional genomics, genetic screens, developmental genetics, quantitative genetics, population genetics, or statistical genetics.

Additional Requirements: One or more years of postdoctoral experience is required at the time of appointment.

Is this a Position of Trust?: No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: No

Does this position require a P-Card?: No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?: No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?: No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): No

Credit and P-Card policy: Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy: Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.