Assistant Professor (Ladder, In-Res) Scientist or Physician-Scientist in Dermatology
Position overview
Position title: Scientist or Physician-Scientist in DermatologyApplication Window
Open date: October 12, 2023
Next review date: Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Oct 11, 2024 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
The Department of Dermatology at the University of California San Diego (http://dermatology.ucsd.edu) is seeking accomplished Scientists or Physician-Scientists at any rank to advance knowledge in Dermatology through basic research in Cutaneous Biology. The Department of Dermatology is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body.
The candidates will join a dynamic and productive group of independent investigators with research programs that include Immunology, Microbiology, Developmental Biology, or Cancer Biology in the skin.
UC San Diego Dermatology ranks among the top academic Dermatology programs in the nation and benefits from our location within one of the top research communities in the world. Our distinguished faculty are known internationally for their contributions to clinical care, basic research, and translational science. As one of the youngest dermatology programs in the nation, in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, our program has built a successful, collegial, and collaborative community.
The successful candidates will be expected to teach, perform research, participate in university service, and may choose to have clinical duties. Clinical duties may include the delivery of outpatient and inpatient dermatologic care with a subspecialty focus possible based on the training and clinical experience of the candidate. Once established, the scientist will be expected to compete for, and secure research funding at the regional and national levels.
The appointment at the Assistant Professor level will be based on the candidate’s background and experience. Series will include 50% Ladder Rank / 50% In-Residence with secured extramural funding or 100% Ladder Rank.
A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review:
Ladder Rank Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-220.pdf
In-Residence Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-270.pdf
As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities, and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information can be found here: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-671.pdf
Department: https://dermatology.ucsd.edu/
Qualifications
Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, MD/PhD, or PhD in health-related fields.
Candidates must have the demonstrated ability to conduct a state-of-the-art research program using modern techniques in molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology, biochemistry, structural biology, immunology, computational biology, bioinformatics, genetics, and/or genomics applied to investigating the biology, malignancies, or other diseases of the skin.
Candidates with a focus on clinical and/or patient care must have an MD or equivalent and must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California and also must be board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Dermatology.
Candidates with a strong background in computational sciences are preferred.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3 required (contact information only)
Help contact: wnguyen@health.ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego
The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
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