Mudter Chaired Associate or Full Professor of Cancer Research

University of Georgia • Athens, GA

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About The Position

The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites applications for multiple open faculty positions, beginning August 1, 2026. We are broadly interested in scientists who address either fundamental or applied questions in the area of Therapeutics Discovery and who will lead a dynamic and highly collaborative laboratory. Each candidate will be expected to vigorously contribute to the tripartite teaching, research, and service missions of the University. This posting is for the Mudter Chaired Associate or Full Professor of Cancer Research in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department (tenured).

Requirements

• The applicant must possess a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology or a related field.
• Candidates considered for the Associate or Full Professor rank must have qualifications and academic credentials that are commensurate with the promotion and tenure guidelines at the University of Georgia and must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire. These guidelines can be found at https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/promotion-tenure/.

Nice To Haves

• An ideal candidate will have a demonstrated focus on computational studies of cancer therapeutics, including drugs as probes of cancer mechanisms and protein-drug interactions, potentially utilizing AI, bioautomation, and systems modeling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees