Assistant Professor in Human Genetics

1000scholars; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Human Genetics at the University of Michigan Medical School seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in genetics and genomics. The successful candidate will join a collaborative community and contribute to teaching and mentoring at all levels.

Ph.D. and/or M.D. are required or equivalent. A competitive startup package and space will be provided to establish a robust research program. Applications are due by November 13, 2026.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching in the classroom and mentoring in the laboratory.
• Develop and train trainees at all levels within a collaborative environment.
• Join a highly collaborative community of investigators and contribute to interdisciplinary research.
• Launch a robust research program with a strong startup package and laboratory space.

Skills

Research independence

Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

PhD/MD

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.

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

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

The University of Michigan Health System conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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