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Faculty Position | Department of Microbiology and Immunology

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Position description

FACULTY POSITION
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
University of California, San Francisco

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology seeks candidates for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. We are seeking a creative and visionary investigator employing cutting-edge approaches to join the Integrative Microbiology (I-Micro) program, which includes a focus in the broadly defined areas of Microbiology, Microbial Pathogenesis and Host Response, Virology, and Innate Immunity. The vibrant I-Micro program spans both the Parnassus and Mission Bay campuses of UCSF. Research space will be at the Parnassus Campus.

Candidates are expected to hold a PhD and/or M.D. degree at time of appointment, and to have demonstrated significant potential in their field. Candidate’s application materials must state qualifications (or if pending) upon submission. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a dynamic and interactive research program and to excel at teaching. The successful candidate will be eligible for membership in our many diverse graduate programs, including but not limited to Biomedical Sciences (BMS), and Tetrad (Cell Biology, Biochemistry and Biophysics, Genetics).

Document requirements
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details:
https://diversity.ucsf.edu/contributions-to-diversity-statement
• Copies of major publications (Optional)
Reference requirements
• 3 letters of recommendation required

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF03487.

Search Chair: Anita Sil (anita.sil@ucsf.edu)

Applications will be considered starting December 1, 2021.

UCSF seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. UCSF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Research

  • Statement of Teaching

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details:
    https://diversity.ucsf.edu/contributions-to-diversity-statement

  • Copies of major publications (Optional)

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3 letters of reference required

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.

UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

Job location

San Francisco, CA