Assistant Professor of Computational Molecular Biology

at  UC San Diego

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: Assistant Professor
Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $122,000–$145,200.
The posted UC Academic salary scales set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/oct-2024-scales/t1.pdf The base salary range, from the salary table, for this position is $78,200-$101,400. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience. Additional UCSD salary information can be found here: https://aps.ucsd.edu/compensation/apo-salary.html

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The School of Biological Sciences (https://biology.ucsd.edu/), Department of Molecular Biology, invites applications for a faculty position in Molecular Biology at the tenure-track Assistant Professor level. Candidates pursuing innovative research in the area of Molecular Biology and employing quantitative and/or computational approaches are encouraged to apply, including applicants pursuing fully dry/computational research or a combination of wet/experimental and dry/computational research. Applicants whose research program leverages or expands on the capabilities of the newly-established UCSD Goeddel Family Technology Sandbox (https://biosci.ucsd.edu/research/facilities-resources/technology-sandbox/index.html) are particularly encouraged to apply. We are particularly interested in candidates that foster equity and inclusion. Potential areas of interest include, but are not limited to, studies focused on development of novel computational methods in biophysics, structural biology, genomics, genetics, microbiology, and/or bioinformatics with applications ranging from image analysis for advanced light microscopy, cryoelectron microscopy, or cryoelectron tomography to AI/ML-based modeling of protein structure/function/evolution or dynamic intracellular pathways and processes.
The School of Biological Sciences at UCSD is a vibrant center of scientific discovery, innovation, and collaboration. Our large research base spans many areas of biology and has one of the most celebrated graduate programs in the country. We are committed to academic excellence, and to enhancing access, inclusion and success of our diverse faculty, staff and students (http://diversity.ucsd.edu/) and (https://biology.ucsd.edu/equity-diversity-inclusion/index.html).
Further details about the required application material can be found at: http://biology.ucsd.edu/jobs/apply-lrf-lsoe.html
School: https://biology.ucsd.edu

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• All but dissertation or equivalent in Biology or related field required at time of application.
• Commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Excellence and creativity in research and scholarship
• Commitment to or have created programs that improve equity, diversity, and inclusion in higher education

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

• PhD or equivalent degree in Biology or related field

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements
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Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
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Cover Letter
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Statement of Research - A statement summarizing training, experience and research achievements
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Statement of Teaching - A statement describing prior teaching experience and teaching philosophy
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Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See http://facultydiversity.ucsd.edu/recruitment/contributions-to-diversity.html and https://biology.ucsd.edu/diversity/faculty-expectations.html.
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COVID Impact 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.
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Publication 1
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Publication 2
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Publication 3
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Publication 4 (Optional)
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Publication 5 (Optional)

REFERENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 3-5 letters of reference required
  Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04110
  Help contact: kjgraves@ucsd.edu

Please refer the Job description for details