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Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure-Track Faculty Position

Employer
University of Georgia
Location
Athens, Georgia
Salary
An attractive start-up package with highly competitive conditions of employment will be offered.
Closing date
Nov 7, 2019

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION

CENTER FOR MOLECULAR MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

The University of Georgia announces a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Center for Molecular Medicine (CMM) (https://cmm.uga.edu). The CMM is dedicated to better understanding the molecular and cellular basis of human disease and where possible, to use basic discovery to advance therapeutic development. To advance this mission, we are seeking applications from outstanding investigators with broad interests including the use of human cell-based disease models.

Candidates with interests in the following areas are encouraged to apply:

  • regenerative medicine
  • stem cells and organoids in human disease and development
  • drug discovery using stem cells, organoids and other human cell-based models

All applicants must have a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) in Biology or a related field as well as a publication record appropriate for the rank. Applicants at the Assistant level must have at least two years relevant postdoctoral research experience and a well-developed research plan. Applicants at the Associate level should show evidence of an already established, well-funded and impactful research program.

An attractive start-up package with highly competitive conditions of employment will be offered. Laboratory space will be located in the new Center for Molecular Medicine Building on Riverbend Road, adjacent to the Center for Complex Carbohydrate Research. The Center benefits from strong interactions with UGA researchers at the Center for Drug Discovery, Developmental Biology Alliance, CCRC as well as academic departments on campus.

The University of Georgia (www.uga.edu) is a land grant/sea institution located ninety miles northeast of Atlanta (www.visitathensga.com) and offers an outstanding quality of life in the Athens region (www.georgia.gov).

Applications should include a cover letter, research statement and CV. Three confidential letters from referees should be submitted separately. All materials should be submitted at https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/116415. Completed applications received by Wednesday, November 27th, 2019 are assured full consideration.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). Please do not contact the department or search committee with such requests.

 

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