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Assistant / Associate / Professor - Virology, RNA virus, emerging viruses
Job no: 539324
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 (dbloom@ufl.edu). If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
In order to be considered, you must upload references, cover letter, CV, Research Statement, Teaching Statement, and contact information for three references.
A Criminal Background check is required, and this is not a remote work position. It is located on the University of Florida main campus in Gainesville, FL.
If selected as one of the final candidates, three letters of recommendation must be provided.
Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) http://naces.org/.
We Offer Exceptional Benefits:
• Low-cost State Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Generous Retirement Options to secure your future
• Comprehensive Paid Time Off Packages: (includes over 10 paid holidays, as well as paid family, sick and vacation leave)
• Exceptional Personal and Professional Development Opportunities: Access to UF Training & Organizational Development programs, leadership development, LinkedIn Learning, and more
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
To learn more about Gainesville and the surrounding areas, please visit the Guide to Greater Gainesville, which shares information about our neighborhoods, schools, zoning, culture, leisure, and more at https://guidetogreatergainesville.com/.
Gainesville is a vibrant city with a low cost of living, diverse population, excellent public schools, Division I NCAA sports, and no state income tax. The area is known for its nature parks, bike trails, sporting events, museums, mild winters, and warm summers. Being centrally located, Gainesville is easily situated for a day trip to beautiful beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, as well as to theme parks like Disney World. Other nearby cities include Orlando, Jacksonville, and Tampa. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at https://www.visitgainesville.com/.
To learn more about the University of Florida (UF), please visit https://www.ufl.edu/.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (EDT) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 30 Mar 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 31 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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