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Assistant Professor (Ladder / In-Residence) Transplantation Science
Position overview
Position title: Transplantation ScienceApplication Window
Open date: August 14, 2024
Most recent review date: Sunday, Nov 3, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Thursday, Aug 14, 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
The Department of Pathology (http://pathology.ucsd.edu) at the University of California San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body and is seeking research faculty in a discipline relevant to organ transplantation to join the new Center for Transplantation Science.
The Center for Transplantation Science is a new interdepartmental research program designed to foster clinical, translational, and basic science research related to transplantation. Relevant research areas including immunology, computational biology, cellular biology, vascular biology, and regenerative medicine are among the areas of focus that would be considered to fit within the interests and scope of the Center. The successful candidates will benefit from the highly stimulating and collaborative environment within the Department and the Center.
The successful candidates will be responsible for developing and maintaining an independent extramurally-funded and productive research program in transplantation science. It is expected that the research will collaborate with other Departments in the School of Medicine. Additional responsibilities will include providing high-quality training and teaching within the School of Medicine.
The opportunity exists for qualified individuals to have clinical effort in Laboratory and Genomic Medicine or Anatomic Pathology, particularly related to transplantation.
The appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level and 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 the 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: http://pathology.ucsd.edu/
Qualifications
Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, MD/PhD, or PhD in transplantation research relevant fields.
Candidates with an MD or equivalent, who plan to have a clinical effort must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.
Candidates who plan to have a clinical effort must be board-eligible/board-certified in Anatomic, and/or Clinical Pathology, or a related field.
Candidates with a current research program in a discipline relevant to organ transplantation with current extramural funding 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: lnmedina@health.ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego
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