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- Doctor of Philosophy
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- Disability insurance
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Assistant / Associate / Full Professor - Genetics, Mammalian Genetics

University of Florida -
Gainesville, FL

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Job Details

Tenure track
$150,000 - $230,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness

Qualifications

Biology
Doctor of Medicine
Biology research
Medicine
Biochemistry
Cell & molecular biology research
Medical research
Doctor of Philosophy
Genetics
Genetic research projects
Neurology research experience
Teaching science
Senior level
Doctoral degree in biomedical science

Full Job Description

JOB NO:

539300

WORK TYPE:

Tenure-Track Faculty

LOCATION:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

CATEGORIES:

Biology/Life Science, Medicine/Physicians

DEPARTMENT:

29060000 - MD-MOLECULAR GENTCS - MICROBIO

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Assistant / Associate / Full Professor

CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

PhD, MD or MD/PhD in the biomedical sciences or a related field of study.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology at the University of Florida (UF) College of Medicine invites applications for a tenure/tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Genetics with a research focus on the roles of DNA repetitive (tandem and interspersed repeats) sequence elements in neurological and neuromuscular disease. The Department has begun a major expansion of the faculty as part of a 5-year strategic plan. We seek outstanding creative investigators in any area of genetics, including but not limited to gene expression and regulation, functional genomics and systems biology, developmental genetics, immunogenetics, molecular mechanisms of disease, evolutionary genetics, and other related fields whose research will synergize with and further strengthen research in both MGM and the CNG.

The Department has active research programs in mammalian (human, mouse), Drosophila, viral, bacterial, and cancer genetics, together with expertise in gene discovery, genome and RNA editing, transcriptional and co/post-transcriptional regulation, disease pathomechanisms, RNA biochemistry, structural biology, protein biochemistry, and computational biology. The Department and Center offer a highly collegial and collaborative environment with existing interactions with numerous Colleges (Agriculture, Engineering, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Medicine, Public Health and Health Professions, Health & Human Performance ), Institutes (Genetics, Norman Fixel for Neurological Disease, Cancer, Emerging Pathogens, McKnight Brain, Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation and Technology) and Centers (CDC Southeastern Center of Excellence in Vector Borne Diseases, Inflammation & Mucosal Immunology, NIH Southeast Center for Integrated Metabolomics, Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Disease). Further information about MGM and the CNG can be found at https://mgm.ufl.edu and https://neurogenetics.med.ufl.edu. Applicants should hold a PhD, MD or MD/PhD in the biomedical sciences or a related field of study. The position offers outstanding research space, a highly collaborative environment, and substantial start-up packages.

Applications received by August 31, 2026 will receive full consideration. Pre-/post-submission inquiries should be directed to Dr. Maurice Swanson, Search Committee Chair, by emailing Kris Minkoff, Administrative Coordinator, [email protected]. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. To learn more about the University of Florida (UF), please visit https://www.ufl.edu/.

EXPECTED SALARY:

Annual salary range is $150,000 - $230,000 and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

PhD, MD or MD/PhD in the biomedical sciences or a related field of study.

PREFERRED:

PhD, MD or MD/PhD in the biomedical sciences or a related field of study.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

All applicants MUST apply online through Careers at UF.

In order to be considered, you must upload references, cover letter, CV, Research Statement, and Teaching Statement.

A Criminal Background check is required, and this is not a remote work position. It is located on the University of Florida main campus in Gainesville, FL.

If selected as one of the final candidates, three letters of recommendation must be provided.

Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) http://naces.org/.

We Offer Exceptional Benefits:

Low-cost State Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Generous Retirement Options to secure your future
Comprehensive Paid Time Off Packages: (includes over 10 paid holidays, as well as paid family, sick and vacation leave)
Exceptional Personal and Professional Development Opportunities: Access to UF Training & Organizational Development programs, leadership development, LinkedIn Learning, and more
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

To learn more about Gainesville and the surrounding areas, please visit the Guide to Greater Gainesville, which shares information about our neighborhoods, schools, zoning, culture, leisure, and more at https://guidetogreatergainesville.com/.

Gainesville is a vibrant city with a low cost of living, diverse population, excellent public schools, Division I NCAA sports, and no state income tax. The area is known for its nature parks, bike trails, sporting events, museums, mild winters, and warm summers. Being centrally located, Gainesville is easily situated for a day trip to beautiful beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, as well as to theme parks like Disney World. Other nearby cities include Orlando, Jacksonville, and Tampa. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at https://www.visitgainesville.com/.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (EDT) of the posting end date.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:

ADVERTISED:

03 Jun 2026

Eastern Daylight Time

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:

31 Aug 2026

Eastern Daylight Time

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