Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience Anticipated Start Date 06/30/2026 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 07/31/2025 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, a vision statement outlining their goals and perspectives relevant to the position (please use Other Documents #1), a curriculum vitae (CV), and contact information for four (4) professional references. Applications will be reviewed and evaluated on a rolling basis starting August 4th, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Yana Zavros at Yana.Zavros@uga.edu.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement
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@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Open Rank FLSA Faculty Rank Open Rank (Tenure Track) Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.) Tenure Status Tenure Track or Tenured Minimum Qualifications
PhD, MD/PhD, MD, or DO.
Position Summary
The University of Georgia (UGA) is establishing a new independent School of Medicine in Athens, GA that strives to create a collaborative research nexus, fostering impactful scholarship, scientific discovery, and innovation to advance all aspects of human health and medicine. We are seeking a highly experienced, internationally recognized translational biomedical researcher to join UGA's inaugural Research Center. The qualified candidate will be experienced in translational biomedical research and highly motivated, collaborative, and creative with the ability to work with basic, translational, and clinical scientists. The successful candidate will have a clear innovative vision for establishing a multidisciplinary research program within the School of Medicine Research Center, leveraging and integrating the research excellence across UGA's Colleges, Units, Centers and Institutes. A clear strategy for the expansion and sustainability of their research program and the translation of discoveries to the clinic and patient is required. Exceptional candidates at the rank of assistant professor will be considered if immediately promotable.
Additional Requirements
Minimum Qualifications

• PhD, MD/PhD, MD, or DO with completion of 5+ years of post-doctoral research experience or relevant expertise.

Additional Requirements

• An outstanding record of scholarly work that is documented by a strong publication and funding record.
• Evidence of leading and/or contributing in team science projects and programs.
• An established record of extramural funding through federal, philanthropic, and/or industry sources.
• A demonstrated ability to establish and sustain a translation research program (i.e. a record of clinical application and/or commercialization).

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification
Programmatic Themes:

The qualified candidate will have 5+ years of experience with a demonstrated understanding and track record of translational research and/or science in:

• The implementation of scientific discovery to clinical trials with a focus on team science initiatives.
• Areas of focus include:
  • Translational oncology (priority areas in gastrointestinal malignancies, breast cancer, lung cancer, and genitourinary malignancies)
  • Women's health and diseases
  • Infectious diseases
  • Disease and immune system regulation and immunology
  • Neurological and neurodegenerative diseases, aging, and cognitive health
  • Rare, congenital, and metabolic diseases
  • Comparative medicine and oncology
  • Epidemiology and disease ecology
  • Behavioral and nature-based interventions for the treatment and prevention of disease
  
  
  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• An established record of collaborative research and proven leadership ability.
• Prior role in multidisciplinary projects and teams with the ability to integrate cross-functional information.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, both written and oral modalities.

Programmatic Themes:

• The candidate's research program should align with one or more of the overarching goals of the Research Center, which include (1) advancing novel scientific discoveries into practice through clinical trials, (2) addressing major health and medical needs, including healthcare access in underserved communities across the State of Georgia, and (3) contributing unique resources or expertise that can be leveraged by investigators throughout UGA.

Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Other Documents #1
4. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents