Microbiology and Immunology - Faculty Position (Ladder Rank) - Assistant Professor

Microbiology and Immunology - Faculty Position (Ladder Rank) - Assistant Professor

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Microbiology and Immunology

Description

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology seeks candidates for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. We are seeking a creative and visionary investigator employing cutting-edge approaches to join the Integrative Microbiology (I-Micro) program, which includes a focus in the broadly defined areas of Microbiology, Microbial Pathogenesis and Host Response, Virology, and Innate Immunity. The vibrant I-Micro program spans both the Parnassus and Mission Bay campuses of UCSF. Research space will be at the Mission Bay campus, embedded in a dynamic and interactive community of labs.

Candidates are expected to hold a PhD and/or M.D. degree at time of appointment (CV must list pending degree), and to have demonstrated significant potential in their field. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a dynamic and interactive research program and to excel at teaching. The successful candidate will be eligible for membership in our many diverse graduate programs, including but not limited to Biomedical Sciences (BMS), and Tetrad (Cell Biology, Biochemistry and Biophysics, Genetics).

Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, a 1-page summary of research accomplishments, a 1-2-page description of future research plans, and statement of teaching. Copies of major publications may be included. Applicants should request three contacts to provide letters of recommendation upon request.

Applicants must meet requirements by the time of appointment.

Applications will be considered starting November 1, 2025, and the position may be filled any time between May 2026 and November 2026.

Document Requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. (Required)

Cover Letter (Required)

Statement of Research (Required)

Statement of Teaching (Required)

Copies of Major Publications (Optional)

Reference Requirements

3 references required (contact information)

Job location

San Francisco, CA

Search Chair

Joseph Bondy-Denomy (joseph.bondy-denomy@ucsf.edu)

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05807

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 $121,900-$157,900. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

• 3 required (contact information only)

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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