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Associate or Full Professor (Ladder/In-Residence) Neuropathology Scientist
Position overview
Position title: Neuropathology ScientistApplication Window
Open date: December 16, 2024
Next review date: Sunday, Jan 19, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Dec 16, 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 Neurosciences at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) (http://neurosciences.ucsd.edu/) is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body and is recruiting for a Neuropathology Scientist.
UC San Diego has one of the longest funded Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers and has internationally renowned programs in basic and clinical research into the cause, effects, and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related neurodegenerative disorders. Its excellence is further enhanced by strong partnerships with scientists from the Alzheimer’s Disease Cooperative Study (ADCS) Salk Institute, The Scripps Research Institute, and the Sanford-Burnham-Prebys Medical Discovery Institute.
The successful candidate will be become an integral partner in the research efforts of the Department of Neurosciences and the Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. These programs are part of the campus-wide UC San Diego commitment to excellence in Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
The selected candidate will lead and contribute to research initiatives, as well as provide high-quality teaching.
The selected candidate may be proposed for an endowed chair if the area of research aligns with the donor's intent.
The appointment 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 the full descriptions of each series is provided for 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
Qualifications
Candidates must have a PhD in Neurology or related fields, and/or a MD or equivalent.
Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in basic or translational neuroscience research in aging, neurodegeneration, and Alzheimer’s disease. This experience must include at least 5 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: neuropathology, neuroscience, neurobiology, genetics, or Alzheimer’s disease-related biomarkers. Candidates must also have at least 5 years of demonstrated research excellence, as evidenced by successful grant funding and peer-reviewed publications in these areas.
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.
Authorization to Release Form - Applicants must complete, sign and upload this form. See Institutional Reference Check (https://aps.ucsd.edu/recruitment/applicant_resources/index.html) for more information.
COVID 19 Statement - We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic may have had a substantial impact on academic productivity. In our academic hiring processes, we will be keeping this in mind as we consider achievement relative to opportunity. We encourage you to reflect on constraints on opportunity in your field that were caused by the events of the pandemic and where applicable, to discuss your achievements in this light.
(Optional)Misc / Additional (Optional)
References may be requested from all finalists.
Help contact: fmarciel@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.
For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
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.
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