Assistant, Associate, or Full Adjunct or In Residence Professor - Department of Neurological Surgery

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed institution is seeking a dedicated scientist to join its Neurological Surgery Department as a full-time faculty member. This role focuses on groundbreaking research in meningiomas, the most common primary brain tumors, and involves mentoring junior scientists. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in Molecular Biology, a strong publication record, and independent funding. With a commitment to teaching and public service, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant advancements in the field while engaging with a vibrant academic community.

Qualifications

• PhD required in Molecular Biology or related field.
• Postdoctoral training in meningioma biology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on signaling pathways in meningiomas.
• Mentor junior laboratory scientists in meningioma research.

Skills

Laboratory Biochemistry Techniques

Immunoblotting

Mass Spectrometry

Single-Cell RNA Sequencing

Education

PhD in Molecular Biology

Postdoctoral Training in Meningioma Biology

Tools

Bioinformatics Techniques

Job description

Application Window

Open date: September 25, 2024

Most recent review date: Saturday, Feb 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Wednesday, Mar 25, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Assistant, Associate, or Full Adjunct or In Residence Professor - Department of Neurological Surgery

The Department of Neurological Surgery is seeking a meningioma scientist for a full time faculty position. The selected candidate will be appointed at the level of Assistant, Associate, or Full in the Adjunct Professor or In Residence Professor series depending on qualifications and interests.

Faculty in the Adjunct Professor series are individuals who are predominantly engaged in research or other creative work and who participate in teaching, or individuals who contribute primarily to teaching and have a limited responsibility for research and other creative work; those individuals may be professional practitioners of appropriate distinction. Appointees with titles in this series also engage in University and public service consistent with their assignments. Faculty in the In Residence Professor series are individuals who engage in teaching, research or other creative work, and University and public service to the same extent and at the same level of performance as those holding corresponding titles in the Professor series in the department. This position will be particularly focused on research of signaling pathways and cellular lineages in meningiomas, the most common primary intracranial brain tumors, and the mentorship of junior laboratory scientists who are also working in this field.

Requirements:

• PhD in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry or related field by the time of application.


• Postdoctoral training in meningioma biology by the time of application.


• Independent funding to support salary and experimentation.


• Track record of publication in meningioma research.


• Track record of mentorship of junior scientists working in meningioma research.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of laboratory biochemistry techniques, including immunoblotting, immunoprecipitation, mass spectrometry, cloning, etc.


• Working knowledge of single-cell RNA sequencing and related bioinformatic techniques.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The minimum base salary range for this position is $118,000 - $309,800. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Please apply online with CV, Cover Letter, Statement of Contributions to Diversity, and three reference contacts at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05258. To receive full consideration, please submit all materials prior to the initial review date. However, this position will remain open until filled.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).

  
  

• Cover Letter

  
  

• Statement of Research (Optional)

  
  

• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

  
  

• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: Contributions to Diversity Statement

  
  

• Misc / Additional (Optional)

  
  

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

About UC San Francisco

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

* "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

* UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH

* UC Anti-Discrimination Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

* APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf

Job location

San Francisco, CA