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Human Genetics Faculty Recruitment

Join a cohesive and highly interactive community of investigators with research programs in diverse areas of Genetics and Genomics, devoted to advancing our understanding of biology and human disease. 

Successful candidates will contribute to the U-M Medical School Department of Human Genetics' mission of fostering scientific excellence and building a healthy, productive community that values inclusion, equity, and diversity in all areas.

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Recruiting for a Tenure-Track Faculty Position

The Department of Human Genetics at the U-M Medical School is recruiting for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in Genetics and Genomics. 

We encourage candidates to apply who have a PhD, MD, or equivalent, and are employing classical and modern approaches to address fundamental questions in genetics and genomics. Successful candidates will be provided laboratory and office space at the Medical School along with a competitive start-up package to develop a robust research program. We expect candidates will contribute to our faculty’s strong interest in developing trainees at all levels, including teaching in the classroom and mentoring trainees in the laboratory.

The U-M Medical School is an equal-opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, individuals from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds in the sciences, and dual-career couples.

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Completed applications will start to be reviewed on October 1, 2024. For full consideration, completed applications must be received by November 15, 2024.

LEO Lecturer Workload Guidelines

Learn more about the expectations and responsibilities for LEO Lecturers in the Department of Human Genetics.

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Contact Us

For questions about the Human Genetics Faculty Position or the application process, please contact the chair of the search committee, Dr. Jacob Kitzman. 

Jacob Kitzman headshot Jacob Kitzman, PhD
Associate Professor of Human Genetics
Associate Professor of Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics
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