The Center for Comparative Genomics is seeking to hire six new tenure-track Assistant Professors of Comparative Genomics in 2025-2026. The positions are housed within the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) and the Texas A&M College of Agricultural Sciences (COALS.) Learn more about the new roles and apply online.
Texas A&M Center for Comparative Genomics
Advancing genomics science, training the next generation
For more than 30 years, Texas A&M has been a leader in comparative animal genetics and genomics of companion, livestock, wildlife, and laboratory species. Comparative genomics applications are broad and impactful, from precision improvements to animal health and production, biodiversity discovery, species conservation, and translational biomedical research.
Established in 2025, the Texas A&M Center for Comparative Genomics is an intellectual home for current and future faculty to expand research that links genotype to phenotype.
Moving beyond a focus on traditional animal models, center research and training will be firmly rooted in the study of genomic variation of a broader sampling of the organisms on our planet.
The Center is a joint initiative of Texas A&M AgriLife Research, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Mission
Promote and expand interdisciplinary research programs and training in animal genomics.
Vision
Genomically informed advances in agriculture, biomedical research, and biodiversity conservation
A well-trained next generation of leaders in basic and translational research discovery
Leadership
William Murphy, Ph.D.
Center Director, Distinguished Professor and Regents Professor, Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, College Station, TX
“At no other time in our history has it been so easy to sequence, assemble and interpret the genomes of hundreds to thousands of individuals.
Comparative genomics leverages genomic history to identify genomic regions of critical function and novelty, which have important applications in biomedical, animal health and conservation contexts. This investment in the growth of this discipline at Texas A&M is timely and will continue the legacy established by the late Dr. James Womack more than 40 years ago.”
— William Murphy, Ph.D.
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The Center for Comparative Genomics invites researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to join us in our efforts to advance comparative genomics science. Your expertise and partnership can help us drive impactful projects and pioneering research.
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