Assistant Professor of Molecular Genetics | The Ohio State University

Biopractify; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s Department of Molecular Genetics, College of Arts and Sciences, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position addressing fundamental questions in eukaryotic development, genomics, and related biology. Candidates with imaging, quantitative, computational, or multi-omics expertise are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will establish an independent, externally funded program, contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, mentor

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD or MD).
• At least two years of postdoctoral or equivalent experience.
• Strong record of demonstrated research productivity.
• Ability to develop a rigorous, externally funded research program.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an externally funded and nationally recognized active research program.
• Develop a rigorous and impactful independent research program.
• Pursue research in the candidate's area of expertise.
• Contribute to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• Mentor a diverse student body at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Contribute to the academic and research mission of the Department of Molecular Genetics.

Skills

Postdoctoral experience

Research productivity

Teaching and mentoring

External funding

Imaging & quantitative biology

Education

PhD or MD

Job description

Assistant Professor of Molecular Genetics | The Ohio State University

Institution: The Ohio State University - Department of Molecular Genetics, College of Arts and Sciences

The Department of Molecular Genetics in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University is inviting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. Investigators addressing fundamentally important biological questions in eukaryotic developmental biology, cell biology, or genomics are encouraged to apply.

Applicants with expertise in imaging, quantitative biology, computational biology, multi-omics analyses, or systems biology will be especially competitive.

What You'll Work On

Molecular Genetics & Genomics

Develop an independent research program addressing fundamentally important biological questions across molecular genetics, genomics, and related areas of modern biology.

Developmental Biology

Investigate mechanisms underlying eukaryotic development and use innovative approaches to understand biological processes at the molecular and cellular levels.

Cell Biology

Conduct research addressing important questions in cell biology, using experimental and quantitative approaches to investigate cellular mechanisms.

Quantitative & Computational Biology

Apply quantitative and computational approaches to biological research, including computational biology, data analysis, and mathematical or modeling-based approaches.

Multi-Omics & Systems Biology

Use multi-omics analyses and systems biology approaches to investigate complex biological systems and generate new insights into molecular and cellular processes.

Advanced Imaging

Researchers with expertise in biological imaging and quantitative imaging approaches are particularly encouraged to apply.

Ideal Candidates

Applicants must have:

• A doctoral degree (PhD or MD).
• At least two years of postdoctoral or equivalent experience.
• A strong record of demonstrated research productivity.
• Ability to develop a rigorous, externally funded research program.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Exceptions to the postdoctoral experience requirement may be made for candidates holding graduate-to-faculty transition awards.

Applicants with research expertise in the following areas are especially encouraged:

• Cell Biology
• Genomics
• Molecular Genetics
• Imaging
• Quantitative Biology
• Computational Biology
• Multi-Omics
• Systems Biology

What You'll Gain

• Opportunity to establish an independent research program at a major research university.
• Access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure and specialized facilities.
• Opportunity to pursue externally funded, nationally recognized research.
• Collaboration with faculty investigating diverse biological questions from molecules to systems.
• Opportunity to teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Access to interdisciplinary research opportunities across the university.
• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in molecular genetics, genomics, cell biology, and developmental biology.
• Support for developing a long‑term academic research and teaching career.

Research Focus

The Department of Molecular Genetics includes more than 30 faculty members investigating diverse biological questions spanning molecules to systems.

Research programs are supported by specialized core facilities and state-of-the-art infrastructure across the department and campus, enabling cutting‑edge research in molecular genetics and related biological disciplines.

The department particularly welcomes investigators whose work complements existing strengths in developmental biology, cell biology, genomics, imaging, quantitative biology, computational biology, multi-omics, and systems biology.

Performance Objectives

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Maintain an externally funded and nationally recognized active research program.
• Develop a rigorous and impactful independent research program.
• Pursue research in the candidate's area of expertise.
• Contribute to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• Mentor a diverse student body at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Contribute to the academic and research mission of the Department of Molecular Genetics.