Tenure Track Faculty Positions in Genetics, WashU Medicine in St. Louis

Washington Univ. School of Medicine; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

WashU Medicine's Department of Genetics in St. Louis invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at all academic levels. The department emphasizes human genetics, model organisms, epigenetics, and computational biology, with access to the McDonnell Genome Institute and related institutes.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent and provide a comprehensive application package. The search highlights collaboration across departments, joint appointments possible, and a rolling

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline.
• To apply, submit a cover letter, CV, a combined Research/Teaching statement (1 page past research, 1 page research plans, and 1 page teaching statement), and a commitment to diversity statement.
• Names and contact information for three referees who are prepared to provide letters.
• Review of applications will begin November 2026, with all materials submitted by December 1, 2026 receiving consideration by the search committee. Invited candidates will participate in a research symposium on February 24-26, 2027.

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Tenure Track Faculty Positions

The Department of Genetics

WashU Medicine, St. Louis, MO

The Department of Genetics is recruiting investigators at all academic levels. Individuals with research programs in any area of genetics/genomics are encouraged to apply. The department has historic strength in human genetics, model organism biology, epigenetics and gene regulation, technology development, and computational biology. The department is also home to the McDonnell Genome Institute, one of the largest academic genome centers in the country and a key player in producing the first human genome sequence, the first cancer genome sequence, several surveys of human genetic diversity, and the ongoing human pangenome project.

These positions offer superb scientific resources in a collegial department with access to sequencing and genomic analysis for research and clinical samples, high-performance computing, genome engineering, and induced pluripotent stem cell technologies. Department faculty members have extensive interactions with most departments at the University and with the McDonnell Genome Institute, the Institute for Clinical and Translational Studies, the Institute for Informatics, the Hope Center for Neurological Disorders, the Intellectual and Developmental Disability Research Center, the Siteman Cancer Center, the Neurogenomics and Informatics Center, and the Center for AI-Driven Precision Medicine, among others. In keeping with the interdisciplinary nature of modern genetics, there is the potential for joint appointments with other departments, including Computer Science & Engineering, Developmental Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, Neurology, Psychiatry, Pathology & Immunology, Pediatrics, and others.

Candidates should possess a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline. To apply, submit a cover letter (1 page), CV, a combined Research/Teaching statement (1 page past research, 1 page research plans, and 1 page teaching statement), and a commitment to diversity statement (1 page) to https://facultyopportunities.wustl.edu/Posting/Detail/1011262. Names and contact information are required for three referees who are prepared to provide letters.

Review of applications will begin November 2026, with all materials submitted by December 1, 2026 receiving consideration by the search committee. Applications thereafter will be considered on a rolling basis. Invited candidates will participate in a research symposium on February 24-26, 2027. Questions should be emailed to [e-mail].

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.