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Scientist or Physician-Scientist in Dermatology – University of California San Diego

Scientist or Physician-Scientist in Dermatology
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

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 candidate 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.

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

Assistant Professor (tenure-track) Applicants apply to: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03798

Associate or Full Professor (tenure) Applicants apply to: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03799

Candidates must have active grant support.

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (non-tenure) Applicants apply to: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03800

The appropriate series and appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Tenure and tenure-track 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

HS Clinical Professor – see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-278.pdf

Clinical X Professor – see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-275.pdf

Adjunct Professor – see: http://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-280.pdf

The posted UC Salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and if applicable, rank and/or step. The base pay range for this position is $86,500 – $300,000. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. UC Salary information can be found here:

https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2023-24-academic-salary-scales.html

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

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 prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University controlled properties.

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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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