Assistant Professor of Molecular Genetics | The Ohio State University

Assistant Professor of Molecular Genetics | The Ohio State University

Institution: The Ohio State University - Department of Molecular Genetics, College of Arts and Sciences

The Department of Molecular Genetics in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University is inviting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. Investigators addressing fundamentally important biological questions in eukaryotic developmental biology, cell biology, or genomics are encouraged to apply.

Applicants with expertise in imaging, quantitative biology, computational biology, multi-omics analyses, or systems biology will be especially competitive.

Develop an independent research program addressing fundamentally important biological questions across molecular genetics, genomics, and related areas of modern biology.

Investigate mechanisms underlying eukaryotic development and use innovative approaches to understand biological processes at the molecular and cellular levels.

Conduct research addressing important questions in cell biology
, using experimental and quantitative approaches to investigate cellular mechanisms.

Apply quantitative and computational approaches to biological research, including computational biology, data analysis, and mathematical or modeling-based approaches.

Use multi-omics analyses and systems biology approaches to investigate complex biological systems and generate new insights into molecular and cellular processes.

Researchers with expertise in biological imaging and quantitative imaging approaches are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applicants must have:

• A doctoral degree (PhD or MD).
• At least two years of postdoctoral or equivalent experience
  .
• A strong record of demonstrated research productivity
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• Ability to develop a rigorous, externally funded research program
  .
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Exceptions to the postdoctoral experience requirement may be made for candidates holding graduate-to-faculty transition awards
.

Applicants with research expertise in the following areas are especially encouraged:

• Cell Biology
• Genomics
• Molecular Genetics
• Imaging
• Quantitative Biology
• Computational Biology
• Multi-Omics
• Systems Biology

• Opportunity to establish an independent research program at a major research university.
• Access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure and specialized facilities
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• Opportunity to pursue externally funded, nationally recognized research
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• Collaboration with faculty investigating diverse biological questions from molecules to systems
  .
• Opportunity to teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
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• Access to interdisciplinary research opportunities across the university.
• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in molecular genetics, genomics, cell biology, and developmental biology
  .
• Support for developing a long‑term academic research and teaching career.

The Department of Molecular Genetics includes more than 30 faculty members investigating diverse biological questions spanning molecules to systems
.

Research programs are supported by specialized core facilities and state-of-the-art infrastructure across the department and campus, enabling cutting‑edge research in molecular genetics and related biological disciplines.

The department particularly welcomes investigators whose work complements existing strengths in developmental biology, cell biology, genomics, imaging, quantitative biology, computational biology, multi-omics, and systems biology
.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Maintain an externally funded and nationally recognized active research program
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• Develop a rigorous and impactful independent research program.
• Pursue research in the candidate's area of expertise.
• Contribute to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching
  .
• Mentor a diverse student body at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Contribute to the academic and research mission of the Department of Molecular Genetics.