Assistant Professor of Molecular Genetics

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 eukaryotic 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 externally funded, nationally recognized 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 post-doctoral or equivalent experience. Exceptions to the required post-doctoral experience will be made for candidates holding graduate-to-faculty transition awards.
Desired: Candidates should have a strong record of demonstrated research productivity. Applicants should have the ability to develop a rigorous research program and be committed to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Additional Information
The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications.
Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply
Applications can be submitted at Careers at Ohio State website. ( A complete application consists of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement that briefly summarizes past research accomplishments and emphasizes future research plans and a teaching philosophy/statement. Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2026 and applications received by October 1, 2026 are guaranteed full evaluation. Inquiries may be directed to Samantha Bragg ([email protected]).

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach up to four documents in the Application Documents section. Please include the following:
• Attachment 1: Cover Letter: A summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity (up to 2 pages).
• 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 (up to 3 pages not including bibliography).
• Attachment 4: Teaching Statement: A statement of your approaches, experience and philosophy regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring (up to 1 page).
Candidates will be asked to provide the names and contact information for three references. Referees will be contacted to submit letters of recommendation after the initial review process.

The College
With more than 80 majors and 100 minors across Biological Sciences, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Arts and Humanities, and Social and Behavioral Sciences, 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.

Department Information
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. Molecular Genetics faculty collaborate within the Department as well as with faculty from other departments and colleges, such as the department of Chemistry and biochemistry and the college of medicine, and are active members of campus-wide focal groups, including the Center for RNA Biology and the NCI-designated James Comprehensive Cancer Center. The university is also home to the Arabidopsis Biological Resource Center, a central seed and plasmid repository that preserves, amplifies, and distributes these stocks to the worldwide research and education community.

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.

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The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. Additionally, there may be further requirements specific to the college or unit, which could include drug and health screenings, as well as faculty misconduct checks depending on the rank of the position.