Assistant Professor

The Department of Human Genetics at the University of Michigan Medical School (Ann Arbor, Michigan) is performing a broad search to fill one tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. We encourage candidates to apply who have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree, or equivalent, and who plan to employ classical and/or modern approaches to address fundamental questions in genetics and genomics. Recruited faculty will join a highly collaborative community of more than forty investigators, whose research is integrated with other basic science and clinical departments, and centers and institutes at the University of Michigan. Information about research currently pursued in the Department can be found at Successful candidates will be provided with laboratory and office space, and a competitive start-up package to launch a robust research program. We expect candidates to contribute to our faculty’s strong interest in developing trainees at all levels, including teaching in the classroom and mentoring in the laboratory. Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement summarizing past and future research plans (3 pages), a teaching and service statement (1 page), and three letters of recommendation. For full consideration, completed applications must be received by November 13, 2026. For questions about the position or the application process, please contact the department chair, Dr. Anthony Antonellis (View email address on click.appcast.io). Qualification and Application Requirements Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree Curriculum vitae Three-page description of research experience with an emphasis on future plans Three letters of recommendation Teaching and service statement The University of Michigan Health System conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. U-M EEO/AA Statement The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Michigan