Application Window
Open date: May 21, 2024
Most recent review date: Thursday, Jun 20, 2024 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: Friday, Nov 21, 2025 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
Physician-Scientist - Experimental Neuropathology Research
Department of Pathology and Weill Institute for Neurosciences, University of California, San Francisco
The Department of Pathology and the Weill Institute for Neurosciences at the University of California San Francisco seek an outstanding physician-scientist for a full-time faculty position with research, teaching, and clinical responsibilities at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor Level in the tenure-track (Ladder Rank) series. The successful candidate will devote at least 80% of their effort in directing an independent basic or translational research program focusing on the mechanism(s) that regulate proteostasis in neurodegenerative diseases using both in vitro and in vivo models. The successful candidate will have a track record of innovative accomplishment in basic/translational research using the latest CRISP-based technologies to investigate disease mechanisms in neurodegeneration. The candidate will have or seek to develop a robust portfolio of extramural grant support. The successful candidate will be proposed for membership in the Biomedical Science (BMS) and Neuroscience Graduate Programs. Additional duties will include departmental and university teaching for graduate students, medical students, house-staff and fellows, and clinical service commensurate with the individual's qualifications and interests.
The successful candidate must possess an MD or MD/PhD, be Board Certified or Board eligible in Anatomic Pathology and Neuropathology at the time of appointment, and must have or be eligible for a medical license in California at the time of appointment. A minimum of two years demonstrated postdoctoral research experience is preferred. Individuals with a documented record of grant support are highly desirable. Applicants' materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. Salary and appointment rank will be commensurate with the applicant's experience and training.
Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, statement of research, statement of teaching, statement of contributions to diversity, and names and contact info of three references within 30 days of the appearance of this announcement to: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05069.
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The minimum base salary range for this position is $112,500 - $377,200. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: Contributions to Diversity Statement
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3 required (contact information only)
About UC San Francisco
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
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.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
* "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
* UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH
* UC Anti-Discrimination Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
* APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf
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