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Get Access To All JobsJOB NO:
539676
WORK TYPE:
Tenure-Track Faculty
LOCATION:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
CATEGORIES:
Biology/Life Science, Allied Health
DEPARTMENT:
29060000 - MD-MOLECULAR GENTCS - MICROBIO
CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Assistant Professor
CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
PhD, MD or MD/PhD in the biomedical sciences or a related field of study
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology at the University of Florida (UF) College of Medicine invites applications for a tenure/tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Genetics. The Department has begun a major expansion of the faculty as part of a 5-year strategic plan. We seek outstanding creative investigators in any area of genetics, including but not limited to gene expression and regulation, functional genomics and systems biology, developmental genetics, immunogenetics, molecular mechanisms of disease, evolutionary genetics, and other related fields.
The Department has active research programs in mammalian (human, mouse), Drosophila, viral, bacterial, cancer, and comparative genetics, together with expertise in gene discovery, genome editing, transcriptional and co/post-transcriptional regulation, RNA biochemistry disease mechanisms, structural biology, protein biochemistry, multi-omics, and computational biology. The Department offers a highly collegial and collaborative environment and interactions with numerous Colleges (Agriculture, Engineering, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Medicine, Public Health and Health Professions), Institutes (Emerging Pathogens, Genetics, McKnight Brain) and Centers (Cancer, CDC Southeastern Center of Excellence in Vector Borne Diseases, Inflammation & Mucosal Immunology, NeuroGenetics, NIH Southeast Center for Integrated Metabolomics) that foster interdisciplinary research at UF. Further information about the Department can be found at https://mgm.ufl.edu.
A pillar of the UF College of Medicine is diversity, inclusion, and equity (https://med.ufl.edu/about/strategic-plan/). Women and members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to promote and contribute to these core values, develop a vibrant, externally funded research program, participate in graduate-level teaching, and recruit and mentor outstanding trainees. A highly competitive start-up package is available.
EXPECTED SALARY:
Annual salary range is $110,000 - $130,000 and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
PhD, MD or MD/PhD in the biomedical sciences or a related field of study
PREFERRED:
Cutting edge research in the genetics of human disease including the genetics of microsatellite repeats.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
All applicants MUST apply online through Careers at UF.
In order to be considered, you must upload references, cover letter, CV, Research Statement, and Teaching Statement. Applications received by May 7, 2026 will receive full consideration.
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: Yes
ADVERTISED:
24 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
07 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
JOB NO:
539676
WORK TYPE:
Tenure-Track Faculty
LOCATION:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
CATEGORIES:
Biology/Life Science, Allied Health
DEPARTMENT:
29060000 - MD-MOLECULAR GENTCS - MICROBIO
CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Assistant Professor
CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
PhD, MD or MD/PhD in the biomedical sciences or a related field of study
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology at the University of Florida (UF) College of Medicine invites applications for a tenure/tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Genetics. The Department has begun a major expansion of the faculty as part of a 5-year strategic plan. We seek outstanding creative investigators in any area of genetics, including but not limited to gene expression and regulation, functional genomics and systems biology, developmental genetics, immunogenetics, molecular mechanisms of disease, evolutionary genetics, and other related fields.
The Department has active research programs in mammalian (human, mouse), Drosophila, viral, bacterial, cancer, and comparative genetics, together with expertise in gene discovery, genome editing, transcriptional and co/post-transcriptional regulation, RNA biochemistry disease mechanisms, structural biology, protein biochemistry, multi-omics, and computational biology. The Department offers a highly collegial and collaborative environment and interactions with numerous Colleges (Agriculture, Engineering, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Medicine, Public Health and Health Professions), Institutes (Emerging Pathogens, Genetics, McKnight Brain) and Centers (Cancer, CDC Southeastern Center of Excellence in Vector Borne Diseases, Inflammation & Mucosal Immunology, NeuroGenetics, NIH Southeast Center for Integrated Metabolomics) that foster interdisciplinary research at UF. Further information about the Department can be found at https://mgm.ufl.edu.
A pillar of the UF College of Medicine is diversity, inclusion, and equity (https://med.ufl.edu/about/strategic-plan/). Women and members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to promote and contribute to these core values, develop a vibrant, externally funded research program, participate in graduate-level teaching, and recruit and mentor outstanding trainees. A highly competitive start-up package is available.
EXPECTED SALARY:
Annual salary range is $110,000 - $130,000 and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
PhD, MD or MD/PhD in the biomedical sciences or a related field of study
PREFERRED:
Cutting edge research in the genetics of human disease including the genetics of microsatellite repeats.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
All applicants MUST apply online through Careers at UF.
In order to be considered, you must upload references, cover letter, CV, Research Statement, and Teaching Statement. Applications received by May 7, 2026 will receive full consideration.
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: Yes
ADVERTISED:
24 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
07 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Assistant Professor
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. search committees
U.S. hiring committees evaluate your PhD, publications, and teaching experience against domestic candidates. Frame your research record in field-standard U.S. terms and confirm your Australian degree satisfies the specialty occupation requirement before you apply.
Target universities with active faculty hiring pipelines
R1 and R2 research universities post tenure-track and visiting faculty positions through their HR portals and discipline-specific academic job boards. Search by department and position type, then filter for institutions in states where your field has strong funding.
Ask about the LCA early in salary negotiations
The Labor Condition Application locks in your offered wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Raise this before your offer letter is finalized so the salary reflects that floor and avoids a DOL compliance issue later.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service after your offer is signed
Once your offer letter is confirmed, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA submission, DS-160, and consulate preparation. Academic HR teams often have no E-3 experience, so having a dedicated filing service prevents avoidable delays.
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Clarify your visa status before the campus visit stage
Many search committees don't realize the E-3 doesn't require a lottery or USCIS petition. Addressing this proactively during the phone screen, not at the offer stage, prevents late-stage hesitation from departments unfamiliar with Australian visa options.
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Find Assistant Professor JobsAssistant Professor E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Assistant Professor jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Assistant Professor roles specifically filtered for E-3 visa sponsorship, so you're only seeing positions at institutions willing to support your application. Academic job postings often don't advertise visa support explicitly, which makes filtering by sponsorship history especially useful for this role.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does the E-3 visa work differently for faculty positions than for industry roles?
The E-3 requirements are the same, but the application experience differs. Universities handle LCA filing through their HR or general counsel office rather than a dedicated immigration team, which can slow the process. Your role as Assistant Professor must qualify as a specialty occupation, which a position requiring a PhD or equivalent research credential generally satisfies. You'll still need a certified LCA from DOL before your consulate interview.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for an Assistant Professor hire?
For Australian nationals, the E-3 is almost always the better path for faculty roles. There's no lottery and no annual cap, so an E-3 offer can move to a consulate appointment within weeks of LCA certification. H-1B cap-subject positions require lottery selection each April for an October 1 start, which can delay a hire by 12 months or more. Cap-exempt H-1B employers like universities exist, but the E-3 is faster for most faculty appointments.
Can I change institutions after arriving on an E-3?
Yes, but each employer change requires a new LCA and a new E-3 application. Your status is tied to the specific employer and role listed in your petition. If you accept a position at a different institution, you'll need your new employer to file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need to return to a consulate for a new E-3 stamp before starting work there.
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