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The Department of Genetics at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Human Genetics, with a position start date of August 1, 2026. The ideal candidate will establish an active and independent research program to understand how genetic makeup influences an individual’s risks for diseases or responses to drugs and therapies. All research approaches will be considered, including but not limited to functional genomics, genetic screens, developmental genetics, quantitative genetics, population genetics, or statistical genetics.  The Department of Genetics offers a collegial work environment that spans a broad range of research, from developmental and molecular genetics to evolutionary biology and ecology, with strengths in functi