Associate or Full Professor (Ladder/In-Residence) Scientist or Physician-Scientist in Dermatology

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); Vor Ort; USD 156.000 - 333.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UC San Diego in San Diego, CA invites accomplished Scientists or Physician-Scientists for Associate or Full Professor positions in Dermatology. Candidates will advance cutaneous biology research, join a productive team, and may teach, conduct research, and provide clinical care as appropriate.

The role emphasizes building an extramurally funded program, mentoring junior researchers, and leading initiatives within the department and university.

Qualifikationen

• MD or MD/PhD or PhD in health-related fields.
• California medical license or eligibility; board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Dermatology.
• At least 8 research publications.
• Track record of running a lab and mentoring students/ trainees/ junior faculty for 5+ years.

Aufgaben

• Teach, perform research, participate in university service, and may have clinical duties.
• Deliver outpatient and inpatient dermatologic care with potential subspecialty focus.
• Compete for and secure research funding and develop an extramurally funded program.
• Provide leadership within the Department/University for senior faculty.

Kenntnisse

Research leadership

Lab management

Molecular biology

Immunology

Genomics

Bioinformatics

Mentoring

Ausbildung

MD or MD/PhD or PhD in health-related fields

Jobbeschreibung

Position overview

Position title: Scientist or Physician-Scientist in Dermatology

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 $156,300 - $332,700. 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: 2026-2027 Academic Salary Scales

Application Window

Open date: October 8, 2026

Next review date: Sunday, Nov 8, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Oct 8, 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 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 Associate or Full 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 and provide leadership within the Department/University wide for senior faculty.

The appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level will be based on the candidate's background and experience. Series will include 50% Ladder Rank / 50% In-Residence with secured extramural funding or 100% Ladder Rank.

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)

Department

https://dermatology.ucsd.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

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 8 research publications.

Candidates must have a demonstrated track record of running a successful lab as well as at least 5 years of experience mentoring students/trainees/ junior faculty.

Preferred qualifications

Candidates with at least 4+ years of demonstrated ability to conduct a state-of-the-art research program using modern techniques in molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology, biochemistry, structural biology, immunology, computational biology, bioinformatics, genetics, and/or genomics applied to investigating biology, malignancies, or other diseases of the skin are preferred.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Misc / Additional (Optional)
• COVID-19 Impact Statement - We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic may have had a substantial impact on academic productivity. In our academic hiring processes, we will be keeping this in mind as we consider achievement relative to opportunity. We encourage you to reflect on constraints on opportunity in your field that were caused by the events of the pandemic and, where applicable, to discuss your achievements in this light. (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Help contact

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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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Job location

San Diego, CA