Assistant / Associate / Full Professor - Genetics, Mammalian Genetics

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost State Health Plans

Life and Disability Insurance

Generous Retirement Options

Comprehensive Paid Time Off Packages

Professional Development Opportunities

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking candidates for a tenure-track position as Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Genetics. This role involves conducting research, teaching, and mentoring students in a collaborative environment.

Qualified candidates will hold a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in biomedical sciences. The position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $230,000, aligned with experience and qualifications, along with an array of benefits including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD or MD/PhD in a biomedical field.
• Ability to conduct independent research in genetics.
• Strong communication and teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in various areas of genetics.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Mentor students and junior faculty.

Skills

Research in genetics

Strong publication record

Teaching experience

Education

PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in biomedical sciences

Job description

Assistant / Associate / Full Professor – Genetics, Mammalian Genetics

Job No: 539300

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Classification Title

Assistant / Associate / Full Professor

Classification Minimum Requirements

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

Job Description

The Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology at the University of Florida College of Medicine invites applications for a tenure/tenure‑track position at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Genetics. The Department is expanding faculty as part of a 5‑year strategic plan and seeks 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 whose research will synergize with and further strengthen research in both MGM and the CNG.

The Department has active research programs in mammalian (human, mouse), Drosophila, viral, bacterial, and cancer genetics, together with expertise in gene discovery, genome and RNA editing, transcriptional and co/post‑transcriptional regulation, disease pathomechanisms, RNA biochemistry, structural biology, protein biochemistry, and computational biology. It offers a highly collegial and collaborative environment with existing interactions with numerous Colleges, Institutes, and Centers across the university.

Expected Salary

Annual salary range $150,000 – $230,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Application Process

All applicants must apply online through Careers at UF and upload references, cover letter, CV, Research Statement, and Teaching Statement. Three letters of recommendation are required if selected as a final candidate. A Criminal Background check is required. This is not a remote work position and is located on the University of Florida main campus in Gainesville, FL.

Applications received by 31 August 2026 will receive full consideration.

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

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws.