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Assistant Professor in Developmental or Stem Cell Biology

Application Window

Open date: September 25, 2023

Most recent review date: Friday, Dec 8, 2023 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: Tuesday, Mar 25, 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

Assistant Professor in Developmental or Stem Cell Biology

The Department of Cell and Tissue Biology (CTB) and Program in Craniofacial Biology (PCB) in the School of Dentistry at the University of California San Francisco invite applications for a junior investigator Tenure-Track or In Residence faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates must have a PhD, MD, or DDS degree (or equivalent degree) and a productive post-doctoral training record in the area of Developmental or Stem Cell Biology. The successful candidate will apply this expertise to developing a robust research program with a mechanistic focus in areas including but not limited to morphogenesis, bioengineering, organoid biology, cancer cell biology, or transcriptional and epigenetic regulation that complement existing research in the department, program, and school. See https://ctb.ucsf.edu/, https://dentistry.ucsf.edu/research/craniofacial-biology.

Candidates must show evidence of research excellence in their field, be a strong communicator, and exhibit strength in teaching as well as in 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 and PCB seek candidates whose experience, teaching, research, and community service has 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, PCB 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. 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.

Applications received by December 8th, 2023 will receive preferential consideration; however, the position will remain open until filled. Please submit your application at: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF04719. For questions please contact: Chair, CTB/PCB Search c/o Christine Won (christine.won@ucsf.edu).

For positions that are 51% effort or more:
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 - $146,700. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. The total negotiated salary for this position will include the base salary plus the negotiated component, determined at the time of offer.

For positions that are 50% effort or less:
See Table 2 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $86,500 - $112,800.

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)

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