Assistant Professor, Human Genetics

Posting Details

Posting Details Posting Number F2097P Working Title Assistant Professor, Human Genetics Department Franklin-Genetics About the University of Georgia Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https : / / www.

uga.edu / ). The proof is in our more than 235 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.

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Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College / Unit / Department The University of Georgia resides in the vibrant city of Athens in the northern Piedmont region of Georgia.

Athens is located 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). The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to multidisciplinary research, collaboration, and academic innovation and sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive.

College / Unit / Department website https : / / www.genetics.uga.edu / Posting Type External Retirement Plan Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 08 / 01 / 2025 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 09 / 18 / 2024 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Applications must include 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of research interests and goals (up to 2 pages), and 4) a combined teaching and mentoring statement (up to 2 pages), which should integrate ideas and efforts that support UGA's values, promote inclusive excellence, and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and service (https : / / uga.

edu / about / mission). Candidates should also submit names and contact information for three references. The search committee will contact references after the initial screening of applications.

Review of applications will begin on November 20, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Informal inquiries and questions may be addressed to the chair of the search committee, Dr.

Kaixiong Ye ([email protected]) or the Head of Genetics, Dr. Michael Arnold ([email protected]). Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement 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). 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.

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