Asst Professor

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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. We seek candidates with Ph.D. and/or M.D.

who will pursue fundamental questions in genetics and genomics using classical or modern approaches. Successful candidates will join a collaborative community of investigators, receive lab/office space and a competitive start-up package, and will contribute to training trainees at all levels,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree.
• CV.
• Three-page description of research with future plans.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Teaching and service statement.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching in the classroom and mentoring in the laboratory.
• Develop and lead a robust, funded research program.
• Collaborate with other basic science and clinical departments and centers.

Skills

Teaching and mentorship

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Grant writing

Research leadership

Education

Ph.D./M.D.

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Desired 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

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine 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. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applications must be received by November 13, 2026.