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Faculty position studying the cell biology of disease

The Department of Cell and Tissue Biology (CTB) at the University of California, San Francisco invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. Candidates must have a PhD, MD, and/or DDS degree and a productive record studying the fundamental cell biology underlying disease. The successful candidate will apply this expertise to developing a robust research program with a mechanistic focus in areas including, but not limited to, developmental biology, morphogenesis, stem cell biology, regeneration, cancer cell biology, or the cell biology of aging, that complement existing research within the department and broader UCSF community. Candidates must show evidence of research excellence in their field, be a strong communicator, and exhibit strength in both teaching and 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 seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, and community service have 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 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 total compensation for this position ranges from $140,400-$283,840.

Total compensation at the University of California, San Francisco includes your base salary, which is determined by your rank and step at appointment, and negotiated pay for Health Sciences Compensation Plan members. Faculty who are members of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan may also be eligible for additional incentive pay.

Applications received by December 1, 2026, will receive full consideration; however, the position will remain open until filled. Please click here to apply with a cover letter, CV, Statement of Research, Statement of Teaching, and three letters of reference. Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet all the qualifications at the time of appointment. For questions please contact: Chair, CTB Search c/o Zhulin Dixon (zhulin.dixon@ucsf.edu).

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.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
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