Description
The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites applications for multiple open faculty positions, beginning August 1, 2026. We are broadly interested in scientists who address either fundamental or applied questions in the area of Therapeutics Discovery and who will lead a dynamic and highly collaborative laboratory. The applicant must possess a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology or a related field. Each candidate will be expected to vigorously contribute to the tripartite teaching, research, and service missions of the University.
We are seeking applications for six positions, including the Mudter Chaired Associate or Full Professor of Cancer Research, an Assistant Professor in Computational Chemistry, an Assistant Professor of Structural Biology, an Assistant Professor of Human Genetics, an Assistant Professor focusing on the development and/or use of genetic models of human diseases, and Assistant Professor of Microbiology. Details of the individual positions may be found here https://bcmb.franklin.uga.edu/sites/default/files/inline-files/TD_Joint_ad_final2.pdf
UGA is a prominent research-intensive land-grant university, ranked among the top 20 public universities, and reported over $600 million in research expenditures in the last fiscal year. The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences has a rich history and boasts a strong and diverse research portfolio. Research in the Departments of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Genetics and Microbiology span a broad range of established and emerging subdisciplines in the chemical and life sciences, including molecular medicine, computational molecular sciences, glycobiology, chemical and biological education, physical, organic, analytical, inorganic, chemical biology and materials chemistry. There are outstanding opportunities for collaborations with faculty across the Franklin College’s physical and life sciences departments, as well as with faculty in the Colleges of Engineering, VetMed, Agriculture, Pharmacy, and Public Health, among others. Furthermore, UGA recently launched a School of Medicine with an expanding research portfolio. UGA maintains core facilities in microscopy, computation (GACRC, Institute for AI and Institute of Bioinformatics), flow cytometry, animal health, genomics, glycobiology, NMR, mass spectrometry, electron microscopy, and x-ray crystallography (including the SER-CAT beamlines) among other resources. The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences places high value on multidisciplinary research, collaboration, and academic innovation.
UGA is located in the vibrant city of Athens in the northern Piedmont region of Georgia. Athens is 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 University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
