Assistant Professor in Translational Sciences

Assistant Professor in Translational Sciences Beziehungen

This collaborative recruitment involves the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology (College of Veterinary Medicine), the School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, and the Isakson Center for Neurological Disease Research.

Create an outstanding, internationally recognized translational drug discovery program at the intersection of metabolic engineering and synthetic biology.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaborations between the Isakson Center for Neurological Disease Research and the School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering.
• Secure extramural funding (NIH, DOD, NSF, pharmaceutical partners) to sustain cutting‑edge research and support integrated graduate and postdoctoral training.
• Establish a dynamic, externally funded research program and contribute significantly to the department’s teaching mission in Biomedical Physiology, mentoring graduate, undergraduate, and postdoctoral students and teaching courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.

• A Ph.D. in biomedical sciences including pharmacology, physiology, neuroscience, pathology, synthetic biology, or other related fields.

• Translational research experience relevant to neurodegenerative diseases.
• Demonstrated research productivity in translational research.
• Strong commitment to teaching excellence at undergraduate and graduate levels, particularly biomedical physiology and translational pharmacology.
• Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration and expertise in biotherapeutic preclinical evaluation.
• Excellent ability to integrate engineering methods with biological or biomedical applications.

Applicants should submit the following documents:

• A cover letter (≤ 2 pages) addressing experience relative to responsibilities.
• A detailed curriculum vitae.
• A teaching statement (≤ 2 pages).
• A research plan (≤ 3 pages).
• Names, titles, and contact information for three professional references.

Optional documents may include portfolio, media portfolio, writing sample, sample publications, unofficial transcripts, other documents, certification, unofficial letters of recommendation, public service/extension philosophy.

Questions may be directed to Dr. Anumantha Kanthasamy (anumantha.kanthasamy) and Dr. Mark Eiteman (nametie). Applications will be reviewed upon receipt; full consideration will be given to applications received before 15 February; however, the position will remain open until filled. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2026.

Location of Vacancy:
Athens, Georgia.

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, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).