Assistant Professor (Ladder, In-Residence) Scientist or Physician-Scientist in Dermatology

Uc-SAN-Dieg; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Dermatology at UC San Diego seeks accomplished scientists at the Assistant Professor rank to advance basic skin biology research in Immunology, Microbiology, Developmental Biology or Cancer Biology. The appointment is 50% Ladder Rank and 50% In-Residence, with secured extramural funding expectations.

Candidates must hold an MD or MD/PhD or PhD in health‑related fields. Clinically oriented applicants must have or be eligible for a California medical license and be

Qualifications

• MD/PhD or PhD in health-related fields.
• Board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Dermatology is required for clinical candidates.
• California medical license or eligibility as determined by the Medical Board of California.
• A minimum of two research publications is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach and conduct basic and translational research in dermatology.
• Participate in university service and may have clinical duties if eligible.
• Develop and secure extramural funding for an independent research program.

Skills

MD/PhD or PhD in health-related fields

Basic science research

Teaching experience

Extramural funding experience

Education

MD

PhD

Job description

The Department of Dermatology at the University of California San Diego is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body. The Department is seeking accomplished Scientists or Physician-Scientists at the Assistant Professor rank to advance knowledge in Dermatology through basic research in Cutaneous Biology.

The candidates will join a dynamic and productive group of independent investigators with research programs that include Immunology, Microbiology, Developmental Biology, or Cancer Biology in the skin.

The successful candidates will teach, perform research, participate in university service, and may choose to have clinical duties. Clinical duties may include the delivery of outpatient and inpatient dermatologic care with a subspecialty focus, which is possible based on the candidate's training and clinical experience. Once established, the scientists will be expected to compete for and secure research funding at the regional and national levels as well as develop and maintain an innovative, extramurally funded research program.

The appointment at the Assistant Professor level will be based on the candidate's background and experience. The series will be 50% Ladder Rank/50% In-Residence (with secured extramural funding).

A link to the full descriptions of each series is provided for review:
Ladder Rank Professor (APM-220)
In-Residence Professor (APM-270)

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: Health Sciences Compensation Plan (APM-671)

Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, MD/PhD, or PhD in health-related fields.

Candidates with a focus on clinical and/or patient care must have an MD or equivalent and must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California, and must be board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Dermatology.

Candidates must have at least 2 research publications.