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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Stem Cell Editing and Cell Engineering

Application Window

Open date: March 27, 2024

Next review date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Saturday, Sep 27, 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/Associate/Full Professor in Stem Cell Editing and Cell Engineering

The Eli and Edythe Broad Center for Regeneration Medicine and Stem Cell Research at the University of California San Francisco seeks an outstanding physician-scientist for a full-time faculty position with research, teaching, and clinical responsibilities at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level, in the tenure-track (Ladder Rank) or In-Residence series. Applicants must have a productive research background, demonstrating an unusual degree of creativity, in the areas of genome editing and/or cell engineering applied to cellular therapies. The chosen candidate will develop/maintain a thriving independent research program and collaborate with other members of the stem cell and genome editing communities at UCSF.

The successful candidate must possess an MD or MD/PhD (or equivalent), be Board Certified or Board eligible in Clinical Pathology at the time of appointment and must have or be eligible for a medical license in California at the time of appointment. Individuals with a documented record of grant support and experience with bench-to-bedside translation of research in cellular therapies are highly desirable. Salary and appointment rank will be commensurate with the applicant’s experience and training.

Applicants must show evidence of research excellence in their field, be a strong communicator, and exhibit strength in teaching and in mentoring. The successful candidate will become a member of one or more UCSF graduate programs, such as Biomedical Sciences (BMS) and Developmental and Stem Cell Biology (DSCB), and contribute to teaching, mentoring, and training. The faculty appointment will be in the School of Medicine, in partnership with a clinical department based on the candidate’s expertise.

The Institute for Regeneration Medicine (IRM) seeks 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. The IRM and UCSF create a supportive environment to foster the success of all faculty hires through formal and informal mentorship, tenure pre-review, and numerous professional developmental 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.

Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, statement of research, statement of teaching, statement of contributions to diversity, and 3 reference contacts to: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05005

For questions please contact: Chair, IRM Search c/o susan.fisher@ucsf.edu.

https://stemcell.ucsf.edu/

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)

Reference requirements
  • 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.

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