Assistant / Associate / Full Professor - Genetics, Mammalian Genetics

The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost Health Plans

Life and Disability Insurance

Generous Retirement Options

Comprehensive Paid Time Off Packages

Development Opportunities

PSLF Eligible Employer

Job summary

The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology seeks a scientist for a tenure-track faculty position in Genetics at the University of Florida College of Medicine. The appointee will explore roles of DNA repetitive elements in neurological and neuromuscular disease and conduct research in gene expression, functional genomics, and systems biology.

Qualified candidates must hold a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in biomedical sciences or a related field.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD or MD/PhD in biomedical sciences or a related field of study.
• Tenure/tenure-track faculty appointment at rank Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Genetics.

Education

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

Job description

Job Description

Member of the Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Mandatory must hold a PhD, MD or MD/PhD in biomedical sciences or a related field of study. This tenure/tenure‑track position, at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Genetics, focuses on the roles of DNA repetitive (tandem and interspersed repeats) sequence elements in neurological and neuromuscular disease. The faculty will conduct research in genetics areas such as gene expression and regulation, functional genomics and systems biology, developmental genetics, immunogenetics, molecular mechanisms of disease, evolutionary genetics, and other related fields that synergize with existing programs. The position offers outstanding research space, collaborative environment, and substantial start‑up packages. Applications received by August 31, 2026 will receive full consideration. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US.

Expected Salary

Annual salary range is $150,000 – $230,000 and is 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.

Benefits

• Low‑cost State Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Generous Retirement Options
• 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