Assistant Professor in Microbiology

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

F2516P

Working Title

Assistant Professor in Microbiology

Department

Franklin-Microbiology

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https : / / www.uga.edu / ) . The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College / Unit / Department

UGA is a prominent research-intensive land-grant university, ranked 18th among public universities, and reported over $600 million in research expenditures in the last fiscal year. The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences has a rich history and boasts a strong and diverse research portfolio. Research in the Departments of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Genetics and Microbiology span a broad range of established and emerging subdisciplines in the chemical and life sciences, including molecular medicine, computational molecular sciences, glycobiology, chemical and biological education, physical, organic, analytical, inorganic, chemical biology and materials chemistry. There are outstanding opportunities for collaborations with faculty across the Franklin College's physical and life sciences departments, as well as with faculty in the Colleges of Engineering, VetMed, Agriculture, Pharmacy, and Public Health, among others. Furthermore, UGA recently launched a School of Medicine with an expanding research portfolio. UGA maintains core facilities in microscopy, computation ( GACRC , Institute for AI and Institute of Bioinformatics ), flow cytometry, animal health, genomics, glycobiology, NMR , mass spectrometry, electron microscopy, and x-ray crystallography (including the SER - CAT beamlines) among other resources. The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences places high value on multidisciplinary research, collaboration, and academic innovation.

We are seeking applications for six positions. A separate application should submitted for each position following instructions provided in the associated links. These areas and ranks are :

Mudter Chaired Associate or Full Professor of Cancer Research in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department (tenured). An ideal candidate will have a demonstrated focus on computational studies of cancer therapeutics, including drugs as probes of cancer mechanisms and protein-drug interactions, potentially utilizing AI, bioautomation, and systems modeling. Link : https : / / www.ugajobsearch.com / postings / 456741

Assistant Professor in Computational Chemistry in the Chemistry and / or Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Departments (tenure track). An ideal candidate will have a strong focus on any area of therapeutics discovery. Link : https : / / www.ugajobsearch.com / postings / 456589

Assistant Professor of Structural Biology in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department (tenure track). An ideal candidate will utilize cryoEM and potentially other structural techniques to define fundamental mechanisms of disease, with potential applications to current or future therapies. link : https : / / www.ugajobsearch.com / postings / 456570

Assistant Professor of Human Genetics in the Department of Genetics investigating how genetic makeup influences an individual's risks for diseases or responses to drugs and therapies (tenure track). Link : https : / / www.ugajobsearch.com / postings / 456597

Assistant Professor in the Genetics Department (tenure track) with a research program that includes the development and / or use of genetic models of human diseases for applications including drug discovery. An ideal candidate will have a research program that includes emphasis in areas related to aging, epigenetics, chromosome biology, gene regulation, systems biology, and / or drug resistance mechanisms. link : https : / / www.ugajobsearch.com / postings / 456607

Assistant Professor in the Microbiology Department (tenure track). An ideal candidate will focus on microbial infection and pathogenesis mechanisms with potential for driving new therapeutic interventions (tenure track). Link : https : / / www.ugajobsearch.com / postings / 456592

UGA is located in the vibrant city of Athens in the northern Piedmont region of Georgia. Athens is 65 miles east of Atlanta, less than two hours from the Chattahoochee National Forest and southern Appalachian Mountains, and within easy driving distance of the Atlantic coast. Athens is home to a thriving arts and music community and prides itself on its cultural diversity (http : / / www.visitathensga.com).

Promotion and tenure guidelines at the University of Georgia can be found at https : / / provost.uga.edu / faculty-affairs / promotion-tenure / .

College / Unit / Department website

https : / / mib.uga.edu /

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date

08 / 01 / 2026

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

10 / 21 / 2025

Job Closing Date

Open until filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications received by January 5, 2025, will receive full consideration, and review will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should likewise be available for travel to UGA for on-campus interviews between Feb 1st and March 30th, 2026. Applicants should also arrange for support letters from three references.

Applicants should submit application materials electronically using the links posted by each position above. Applications must include : 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a 2-3p statement of the prior research accomplishments and planned research directions, and 4) a 1-2p combined teaching / mentorship statement. Applicants should also arrange for support letters from three references.

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu ).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .