Tenure-Track Genetics/Genomics Faculty — Innovate & Lead

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

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