Kagnoff Endowed Chair: Mucosal Immunology & GI

UC San Diego Academic Jobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, San Diego invites applications for the Kagnoff Endowed Chair in the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology. This prestigious faculty position seeks an internationally distinguished physician-scientist or scientist advancing GI and liver diseases through innovative research and leadership.

The appointee will lead a high-impact program, mentor trainees, and collaborate across UC San Diego's vibrant research ecosystem, contributing to educational, research, and

Qualifications

• MD/DO/PhD or equivalent in medicine, biomedical sciences, or a health-related discipline.
• Minimum two years of independent, high-impact research publications.
• Independent extramural funding program or plan.
• At least two years of teaching/mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain an internationally recognized research program with extramural funding.
• Provide scientific leadership within the Division and Department.
• Teach and mentor graduate students, postdocs, clinical fellows, and junior faculty.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaborations across UC San Diego and the biomedical community.

Skills

Internationally distinguished

Education

MD/DO/PhD or equivalent

Two years of independent research published in high-impact journals

Independent extramural funding program

Two years of teaching/mentoring experience

Job description

The University of California, San Diego invites applications for the Kagnoff Endowed Chair in the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology. This prestigious faculty position seeks an internationally distinguished physician-scientist or scientist advancing GI and liver diseases through innovative research and leadership.

The appointee will lead a high-impact program, mentor trainees, and collaborate across UC San Diego's vibrant research ecosystem, contributing to educational, research, and