Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (Adjunct) Cellular & Molecular Medicine

UC San Diego Academic Jobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine at UC San Diego School of Medicine invites applications for faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Adjunct Professor level in the fields of epigenomics, single-cell epigenomics, and spatial and functional genomics.

We seek outstanding candidates pursuing innovative and mechanistic research at the molecular, genetic, or biophysical level, across scales from subcellular to entire organisms.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, MD/PhD, or PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genomics, Cancer Biology, Virology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• Candidates must have at least 1 year of teaching at the university level and mentoring trainees at various career stages.
• Preferred: at least 1 publication in a high-impact journal and at least 2 presentations at national/international meetings.
• Preferred: expertise in single-cell epigenomics, spatial genomics, epigenomics technologies, and computational analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead an independent research program focused on spatial and functional genomics, supported by extramural funding.
• Develop novel technologies and/or apply advanced spatial analysis to study tissue microenvironments in health and disease.
• Engage in undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate teaching and mentoring activities within the department.
• Contribute to collaborative, multidisciplinary research across the School of Medicine and the broader UCSD community.

Skills

University teaching experience

Mentoring trainees

Research productivity

Education

MD or MD/PhD or PhD in Molecular Biology/Genomics/Cell Biology/Cancer Biology/Virology/Biochemistry

Job description

Position overview

Position title: Cellular & Molecular Medicine

Salary range: The posted UC Salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and, if applicable, rank and/or step. The base pay range for this position is $90,600- $309,600. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. UC Salary information can be found here: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2025-26-academic-salary-scales.html

Application Window

Open date: February 17, 2026

Most recent review date: Sunday, Mar 22, 2026 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, Feb 17, 2027 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

The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (https://cmm.ucsd.edu/) at the UC San Diego School of Medicine is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body and invites applications for faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Adjunct Professor level in the field of epigenomics, single-cell epigenomics, and spatial and functional genomics.

We seek outstanding candidates pursuing innovative and mechanistic research at the molecular, genetic, or biophysical level, across scales from subcellular to entire organisms. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to join a world-class research environment dedicated to uncovering principles of genomic biology and transforming our understanding of tissue and disease architecture at the cellular and molecular level.

The Successful Candidates Will

• Lead an independent research program focused on spatial and functional genomics, supported by extramural funding.
• Develop novel technologies and/or apply advanced spatial analysis to study tissue microenvironments in health and disease.
• Engage in undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate teaching and mentoring activities within the department.
• Contribute to collaborative, multidisciplinary research across the School of Medicine and the broader UCSD community.

Candidates with research programs that use multiplexed spatial transcriptomics, genome-scale chromatin imaging, single-cell epigenomics, and super-resolution imaging to understand cellular organization and communication in health and disease, including cancer, are encouraged to apply.

The appropriate series and appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level will be based on the candidate’s background and experience.

A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review:

Adjunct Professor – see: http://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-280.pdf

As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities, and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information can be found here: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-671.pdf

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, MD/PhD, or PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genomics, Cancer Biology, Virology, Biochemistry, or a related field.

Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience in teaching at the university level and mentoring trainees at various career stages.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with a strong record of research productivity, as evidenced by at least 1 publication in a high-impact journal and at least 2 presentations at national/international meetings, are preferred.

Candidates with at least 1 year of demonstrated expertise in single-cell epigenomics, spatial genomics, epigenomics technologies, and computational analysis are preferred.

Candidates with demonstrated success in obtaining or contributing to extramural research funding are preferred.

Application Requirements

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference Requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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About UC San Diego

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.

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