Cell Biology of Disease - Tenure-Track Faculty Position

MinorityPostdoc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Cell and Tissue Biology at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. The successful candidate will study the cell biology of disease with a mechanistic focus and contribute to teaching, mentoring and graduate training.

The appointee will join UCSF graduate programs and collaborate across departments, with a strong commitment to diversity and excellence in research and education.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, and/or DDS degree required.
• Record of productive research in cell biology underlying disease.

Responsibilities

• Develop a robust, mechanistic research program in cell biology of disease.
• Contribute to teaching and mentoring at graduate and postdoctoral levels.
• Engage with UCSF graduate programs and collaborative research communities.

Skills

Cell biology

Communication

Teaching

Mentoring

Diversity

Education

PhD

MD

DDS

Job description

Cell Biology of Disease - Tenure-Track Faculty Position

Department of Cell and Tissue Biology

Faculty position studying the cell biology of disease

The Department of Cell and Tissue Biology (CTB) at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. Candidates must have a PhD, MD, and/or DDS degree and a productive record studying the fundamental cell biology underlying disease. The successful candidate will apply this expertise to developing a robust research program with a mechanistic focus in areas including, but not limited to, developmental biology, morphogenesis, stem cell biology, regeneration, cancer cell biology, or the cell biology of aging, that complement existing research within the department and broader UCSF community. Candidates must show evidence of research excellence in their field, be a strong communicator, and exhibit strength in both teaching and mentoring. The successful candidate will become a member of one or more UCSF graduate programs, such as Biomedical Sciences (BMS), Developmental and Stem Cell Biology (DSCB) and Oral and Craniofacial Sciences (OCS), and contribute to teaching, mentoring and training.

CTB seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, and community service have prepared them to contribute to our commitment and ongoing support system for diversity and excellence. This preparation is important to help our faculty enrich the training environment for the diverse graduate student and postdoctoral communities at UCSF. CTB and UCSF create a supportive environment to foster success in all faculty hires through formal and informal mentorship, tenure pre-review, and numerous professional development opportunities.

The total compensation for this position ranges from $140,400-$283,840.

Total compensation at the University of California, San Francisco includes your base salary, which is determined by your rank and step at appointment, and negotiated pay for Health Sciences Compensation Plan members. Faculty who are members of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan may also be eligible for additional incentive pay.

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.