University of Georgia Therapeutics Discovery Faculty Hires

Employer: The University of Georgia Department of Genetics

Location: Athens, Georgia

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Closing date: Dec 20, 2025

Discipline: Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Genetics, Health Sciences, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Position Type: Full Time

Job Type: Faculty

Organization Type: Academia

Job Details

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. The applicant must possess a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology or a related field. Each candidate will be expected to vigorously contribute to the tripartite teaching, research, and service missions of the University.

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.
2. Link: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/456741
3. 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.
4. Link: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/456589
5. 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.
6. Link: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/456570
7. 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).
8. Link: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/456597
9. 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.
10. Link: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/456607
11. 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).
12. Link: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/456592

Candidates considered for the Associate or Full Professor rank must have qualifications and academic credentials that are commensurate with the promotion and tenure guidelines at the University of Georgia and must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire. These guidelines can be found at https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/promotion-tenure/.

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. Application due dates and contact information for the individual positions may be found using the links provided above.

UGA is a prominent research-intensive land-grant university, ranked among the top 20 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.

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). The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive. The College has a strong commitment to multidisciplinary research, collaboration and academic innovation.

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).