Assistant Professor in Translational Sciences

Posting Number

F2625P

Assistant Professor in Translational Sciences

Vet Med-Physiology & Pharmacol

et.uga.edu/education/academic-departments/department-of-physiology-pharmacology/

External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Commensurate with Experience

08/01/2026

01/12/2026

Yes

Applicants are asked to submit the following information along with their application:

• A cover letter (not to exceed two pages) addressing the candidate’s experience relative to the responsibilities of the position.

• A detailed curriculum vita.

• A teaching statement not to exceed 2 pages.

• A research plan not to exceed three pages.

• The names, titles, and contact information for three professional references.

Questions related to the position may be directed to the Search Committee members Dr. Anumantha Kanthasamy (anumantha.kanthasamy) and Dr. Mark Eiteman (nametie). Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Full consideration will be given to applications received before 15 February; however, the position will remain open until filled.

Athens Area

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

• A Ph.D. in biomedical sciences including pharmacology, physiology, neuroscience, pathology, synthetic biology and other related fields.

The University of Georgia invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position in the interdisciplinary area of Translational Neuropharmacology in Metabolic Engineering, as part of the 2025–2026 Presidential Strategic Faculty Hiring Initiative (PHI). This position represents a collaborative recruitment effort between the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology in the College of Veterinary Medicine and the School of Chemical, Materials, and Biomedical Engineering in the College of Engineering and the Isakson Center for Neurological Disease Research (ICNDR).

The successful candidate will be expected to accelerate the development of metabolite-producing cell systems and advance preclinical and clinical testing for neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s), and specifically:

Candidates must also have a documented research background appropriate for the appointment rank, as evidenced by peer‑reviewed publications, extramural funding, and mentorship of undergraduate and doctoral students. For information about the requirements for each faculty rank, please see the UGA Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure.

• Translational research evidence related to neurodegenerative diseases
• Evidence of research productivity in translational research

We seek candidates whose work bridges neuropharmacology, metabolic engineering, synthetic biology, gut‑brain physiology, and translational neuroscience to advance therapeutic strategies for neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and related disorders. Areas…