Assistant Professor of Molecular Genetics

Sdbonline; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University in Columbus invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Molecular Genetics. The successful candidate will address fundamental questions in development, cell biology, or genomics and contribute to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Applicants should hold a PhD or MD with at least two years of postdoctoral experience, demonstrate potential for an externally funded program, and show commitment to mentoring a diverse student body.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD in a relevant field.
• At least two years of post-doctoral or equivalent experience.
• Ability to develop a rigorous research program and teach at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an externally funded, nationally recognized research program in area of expertise.
• Contribute to excellence in teaching and mentoring of a diverse student body at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Engage in academic service and collaborative research within OSU.

Skills

Molecular genetics

Developmental biology

Genomics

Imaging

Quantitative biology

Computational biology

Multi-omics analyses

Systems biology

Teaching

Mentoring

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD or MD)

Job description

Assistant Professor of Molecular Genetics

The Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio USA

Posted 8/25/2026

Position Overview

The Department of Molecular Genetics in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. Investigators addressing fundamentally important biological questions in any area of eukaryotic Developmental Biology, Cell Biology, or Genomics are encouraged to apply. Applicants with interest and expertise in imaging, quantitative biology, computational biology, multi-omics analyses or systems biology will be especially competitive.

Performance Objectives

Successful candidates will be expected to maintain an externally funded, nationally recognized active research program in their area of expertise and to support our commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring of a diverse student body at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required: Candidates are required to have a doctoral degree (PhD or MD) and at least two years of post-doctoral or equivalent experience. Exceptions to the required post-doctoral experience will be made for candidates holding graduate-to-faculty transition awards.

Desired: Candidates should have a strong record of demonstrated research productivity. Applicants should have the ability to develop a rigorous research program and be committed to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.