Acting Professor

Emory University

. Continue and expand a highly innovative, externally funded research program focused on how genetic variation within the noncoding genome contributes to human disease .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in human genetics and genomics, with a focus on noncoding genome regulation and functional interpretation of genetic variation. Proven ability to secure research funding, publish high-impact scholarship, and mentor the next generation of researchers in an academic setting.

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PhD, MD, MD/PhDHuman Genetics ExpertiseFunctional GenomicsExtramural Research FundingMentoring Experience

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Hard Skills

Noncoding Genome RegulationThree-Dimensional GenomicsComputational GenomicsSingle-Cell GenomicsSpatial GenomicsMultiomicsChromosome-Conformation TechnologiesHi-C TechnologyGenomic Data IntegrationMolecular Pathway Analysis

Soft Skills

Collaborative ResearchInterdisciplinary ResearchTeaching CommitmentAcademic ServiceMentoring

Industry Keywords

NeurogenomicsRegulatory GenomicsHuman Genome Regulatory ArchitectureGraduate EducationHigh-Impact Scholarship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Continue and expand a highly innovative, externally funded research program focused on how genetic variation within the noncoding genome contributes to human disease
Investigate relationships between genetic risk for neuropsychiatric disorders and molecular and cellular disease mechanisms
Integrate advanced genomic and computational approaches to define human genome regulatory architecture and translate genetic discoveries into biological mechanisms
Apply chromosome-conformation and functional genomic technologies, including Hi-C, to study three-dimensional genome organization and regulatory interactions in the human brain
Integrate human genetic and genomic data to identify functional regulatory elements, target genes, and molecular pathways affecting brain development and function
Expand research through single-cell and spatial genomics, multiomics, functional genomics, and computational and AI-enabled analysis
Secure extramural research support and publish high-impact scholarship
Develop collaborative research programs within Human Genetics and across Emory
Participate in graduate education and departmental and institutional committees
Mentor trainees and junior faculty
Foster junior investigator career development and interdisciplinary research in human genetics and genomic medicine

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree
Distinguished record of scholarship appropriate for appointment as a tenured Full Professor
Internationally recognized research program in human genetics, genomics, regulatory genomics, neurogenomics, or a closely related field
Strong record of sustained extramural research funding and high-impact scholarly publications
Expertise in noncoding genome regulation and functional interpretation of human genetic variation
Experience in three-dimensional genomics, functional genomics, computational genomics, or related approaches
Strong record of collaborative and interdisciplinary research
Demonstrated excellence in mentoring graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and/or junior faculty
Commitment to teaching, academic service, and the broader missions of the Department of Human Genetics and Emory University School of Medicine

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion
Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Access to Emory University programs and facilities without discrimination