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BASIC SCIENCE FACULTY POSITIONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO

Application Window

Open date: August 29, 2022

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Nov 1, 2022 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: Thursday, Feb 29, 2024 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

BASIC SCIENCE FACULTY POSITIONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO

The Cardiovascular Research Institute and its partner departments at UCSF seek new faculty members at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. We seek individuals working on fundamental topics related to cardiovascular biology and disease. Areas of interest include vascular biology, inflammation and atherogenesis, cardiomyocyte biology and heart failure, metabolism and metabolic syndrome, stroke, neurovascular and small vessel disease, and cardiovascular genetics, development and congenital disease. Laboratories will be located in the Smith Cardiovascular Research Building on UCSF’s vibrant Mission Bay Campus. Primary academic appointments in an appropriate basic science or clinical department, membership in graduate programs, ongoing partial salary support and generous start-up funding will be provided. A Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree, at least 4-5 years research background, and a robust independent research program are required.

Please visit http://www.cvri.ucsf.edu to learn more. Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF04130 and include a Cover Letter, CV, summaries of research accomplishments (1 page) and future research plans (up to 2 pages), a Statement of Contributions to Diversity (See link in recruitment plan) and contact information for three references. New investigators should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted to the same site. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2022 and should be submitted prior to that date for full consideration. Contact cvrisearch3367@ucsf.edu with questions.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2022-23/oct-2022-salary-scales/t5-summary.pdf. The minimum base salary range for this position is $106,900-$284,100. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan (https://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-670.pdf) which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Cover Letter

  • Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).

  • Statement of Research - summaries of research accomplishments (1 page) and future research plans (up to 2 pages)

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

  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)

New investigators should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted to the same site

Campus Information

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 that 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.