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The Genetics Society of America Incorporated

Assistant Professor of Molecular Genetics | The Ohio State University

The Genetics Society of America Incorporated, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224


Assistant Professor of Molecular Genetics

Department of Molecular Genetics

College of Arts and Sciences

The Ohio State University

Position Overview

The Department of Molecular Genetics in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. Investigators addressing fundamentally important biological questions in any area of Developmental Biology, Cell Biology, or Genomics are encouraged to apply. Applicants with interest and expertise in imaging, quantitative biology, computational biology, multi-omics analyses or systems biology will be especially competitive.

Performance Objectives

Successful candidates will be expected to maintain an active research program in their area of expertise and to support our commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring of a diverse student body at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required:

Candidates are required to have a doctoral degree (PhD or MD) and at least two years of postdoctoral or equivalent experience. Exceptions to the required post-doctoral experience will be made for candidates holding graduate-to-faculty transition awards.

Desired:

Applicants should have a strong record of research productivity, demonstrate the ability to develop a rigorous research program and be committed to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted at Careers at Ohio State website:

https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Assistant-Professor_R115108-1 . A complete application consists of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement that briefly summarizes past research accomplishments and emphasizes future research plans (three pages), a teaching philosophy/statement (one page), and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2024 and applications received by October 31, 2024 are guaranteed full evaluation. Inquiries may be directed to Samantha Bragg ( bragg.137@osu.edu ).

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach up to FIVE documents in the Application Documents section. Please include the following:

Attachment 1: Cover Letter: 1-2 page letter, which should include a brief summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity.

Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae): Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, funding, and publications.

Attachment 3: Research Statement: Summary of your past research accomplishments, current work/research, and proposal for your future research plan as a faculty member.

Attachment 4: Teaching Statement: A statement of your approaches, experience and philosophy regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring.

Candidates will be asked to provide the names and contact information for three references who will be contacted and asked to submit letters by November 6.

The College

With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The College provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought.

The Department

The Department of Molecular Genetics includes over thirty faculty investigating diverse biological questions spanning molecules to systems. Research efforts are supported by state-of-the art infrastructure in the Department and across campus in specialized core facilities, which enable cutting edge research.

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other basis under the law.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.

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