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Job description
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. Completed applications will start to be reviewed as they are received, so please submit your application as soon as possible. For full consideration, completed applications must be received by November 13, 2026 . All materials should be submitted via Interfolio at For questions about the position or the application process, please contact the department chair, Dr. Anthony Antonellis ( ).
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.
Worksite address
ann arbor, MI, 48113, US
Who can apply
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