Faculty Positions in Genome Sciences (Open Rank and Assistant Professor)

The Department of Genome Sciences at the University of Washington invites applications for two full-time faculty positions. The first is an open-rank position at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track), Associate Professor (with tenure), or Professor (with tenure). The second is a position at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track). We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidates will join our faculty with twelve-month appointments. Appointments at the rank of Assistant Professor are for an initial three-year term and are renewable. The anticipated start date is September 2027.

The base salary range for these positions will be: Assistant Professor range: $11,250 - $11,667 per month ($135,000 - $140,004 annually), Associate Professor range: $14,167 - $15,834 per month ($170,004 - $190,008 annually), Professor range: $16,667 - $20,891 per month ($200,004 - $250,692 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

The successful candidates will be expected to develop or continue an independent, externally funded research program; teach and mentor graduate, undergraduate, and postdoctoral trainees; and contribute to service in the department, the University, and the broader scientific community.

The goal of the Department of Genome Sciences is to address leading-edge questions in biology and medicine by developing and applying genetic, genomic, proteomic, and computational approaches that take advantage of the genomic information now available for humans, model organisms, and a host of other species. We welcome applications from candidates working in any area of genome sciences, broadly defined.

All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service.

Applicants must have earned a PhD in a relevant field (or foreign equivalent) by the date of appointment. An MD (or foreign equivalent) is also acceptable. Candidates for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor must also have a record of research, teaching, and service that meets the University of Washington criteria for appointment with tenure at that rank.

To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than December 4, 2026. These positions will remain open until filled. Applications should include the following materials:

1. a cover letter detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences (1 page maximum)
2. a curriculum vitae
3. a research statement describing past accomplishments and future research plans (4 pages maximum, inclusive of figures and references)
4. a teaching and mentoring statement (1 page maximum)

Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in research, teaching, mentoring, patient care, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. Applicants may address these topics in their research statement and their teaching and mentoring statement.

Please also include contact information for at least 3 referees who are prepared to provide letters of recommendation upon request.