Assistant / Associate / Professor - Virology, RNA virus, emerging viruses Apply now Job no: 539323 Work type: Tenure-Track Faculty Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Allied Health Department:29060000 - MD-MOLECULAR GENTCS - MICROBIO Classification Title: Assistant / Associate / Professor - Virology, RNA virus, emerging viruses Classification Minimum Requirements: Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. Job
Description: The Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology at the University of Florida (UF) College of Medicine invites applications for a tenure-track position at the ranks of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Virology. Our faculty includes some of the brightest and most innovative scholars spanning the virology and genetics disciplines. The Department continues a major expansion of the faculty as
part of a 5-year strategic plan (see accompanying ad for geneticist). We invite you to learn more about us by visiting https://mgm.ufl.edu/. We are seeking two outstanding, creative investigators in any area of virology. UF has 70 virology research laboratories situated across seven colleges and institutes that are supported by state-of-the-art resources and centers in immunology. vector biology, metabolomics, and
oncogenesis. UF is also developing a world-class artificial intelligence (AI) research infrastructure to support investigators. Research spans many virus families, with existing strengths in arboviruses, tumor viruses, polymicrobial interactions, and neurovirology. We are particularly interested in recruiting candidates who will build a research program that complements these existing strengths. The successful
candidate will be expected to develop or have created a vibrant, externally funded research program, participate in graduate-level teaching, and recruit and mentor outstanding trainees. The positions offer outstanding research space, a highly collaborative environment, and substantial start-up packages. Expected Salary: Annual salary range is $110,000 - $230,000 and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Required Qualifications: Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. Preferred: Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. in the biomedical sciences or a related field of study. Special Instructions to Applicants: All applicants MUST apply online through Careers at UF. Applications received by August 31, 2026 will receive full consideration. Pre-/post-submission inquiries should be directed to Dr. Stephanie Karst (skarst@ufl.edu) or Dr. David Bloom
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