Assistant Professor

University of Michigan - Department of Human Genetics; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Human Genetics at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. Candidates with Ph.D. and/or M.D.

are encouraged to apply and will join a collaborative community of researchers across the university. We expect a robust independent research program, teaching responsibilities, and mentorship of trainees at all levels.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree required.
• Three letters of recommendation required.
• Teaching and service statement required.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the classroom and mentor students in the laboratory.
• Contribute to the department's collaborative research community and trainee development.
• Develop and pursue a robust independent research program with a funded start.

Education

Ph.D./M.D. degree

Job description

The Department of Human Genetics at the University of Michigan Medical School (Ann Arbor, Michigan) is performing a broad search to fill one tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level.

We encourage candidates to apply who have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree, or equivalent, and who plan to employ classical and/or modern approaches to address fundamental questions in genetics and genomics. Recruited faculty will join a highly collaborative community of more than forty investigators, whose research is integrated with other basic science and clinical departments, and centers and institutes at the University of Michigan. Information about research currently pursued in the Department can be found at https://medschool.umich.edu/departments/human-genetics.

Successful candidates will be provided with laboratory and office space, and a competitive start-up package to launch a robust research program. We expect candidates to contribute to our faculty’s strong interest in developing trainees at all levels, including teaching in the classroom and mentoring in the laboratory.

Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement summarizing past and future research plans (3 pages), a teaching and service statement (1 page), and three letters of recommendation.

For full consideration, completed applications must be received by November 13, 2026.

For questions about the position or the application process, please contact the department chair, Dr. Anthony Antonellis ([e-mail]).

Qualification and Application Requirements

• Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree
• Curriculum vitae
• Three-page description of research experience with an emphasis on future plans
• Three letters of recommendation
• Teaching and service statement

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U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.