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Assistant Professor in Cell Biology

Application Window

Open date: September 18, 2024

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

Final date: Wednesday, Mar 18, 2026 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 Cell Biology

The Department of Cell and Tissue Biology in the School of Dentistry at the University of California San Francisco invites applications for a junior investigator tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates must have a PhD, MD, or DDS degree and a productive post-doctoral training record in cell biology or a related field ideally utilizing quantitative approaches. The successful candidate will apply this expertise to developing a research program with a mechanistic focus in areas including but not limited to cell and tissue morphogenesis, tissue remodeling and regeneration, mechanobiology, biophysics, cytoskeleton, stem cell biology, cancer cell biology, and signaling that complements existing research in the department and school. See https://ctb.ucsf.edu/. Candidates must show evidence of research excellence in their field, be strong communicators, 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), Tetrad, and Programs within the Quantitative Biosciences Consortium (QBC) including Biophysics and Bioengineering and will contribute to teaching, mentoring and training.

CTB 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 CTB faculty enrich the training environment for the diverse graduate student and postdoctoral communities at UCSF. CTB 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.

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 $118,000-$153,000. 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.

Applications received by November 15, 2024 will receive preferential consideration; however, the position will remain open until filled. Please submit your application at: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05256 with a cover letter, CV, statement of contributions to diversity, statement of research, statement of teaching, and three letters of recommendation. Applicant materials must list current qualifications upon submission.

For questions please contact: Chair, CTB Search c/o Christine Won (ctbfacultysearch@ucsf.edu).

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 Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: Contributions to Diversity Statement

  • Statement of Research

  • Statement of Teaching

  • 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