Career Center

Microbiology and Immunology - Faculty Position (Ladder Rank) -
Assistant Professor

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Microbiology and Immunology

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology seeks candidates for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. We are seeking a creative and visionary investigator employing cutting-edge approaches to join the Integrative Microbiology (I-Micro) program, which includes a focus in the broadly defined areas of Microbiology, Microbial Pathogenesis and Host Response, Virology, and Innate Immunity. The vibrant I-Micro program spans both the Parnassus and Mission Bay campuses of UCSF. Research space will be at the Mission Bay campus.

Candidates are expected to hold a PhD and/or M.D. degree at time of appointment (CV must list pending degree), and to have demonstrated significant potential in their field. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a dynamic and interactive research program and to excel at teaching. The successful candidate will be eligible for membership in our many diverse graduate programs, including but not limited to Biomedical Sciences (BMS), and Tetrad (Cell Biology, Biochemistry and Biophysics, Genetics).

Applicants should submit a single PDF document including a curriculum vitae, a 1-page summary of research accomplishments, a summary of contributions to diversity/equity/inclusion, and a 1-2-page description of future research plans. Copies of major publications may be included. Applicants should request three to five letters of recommendation.

Applicants must meet requirements by the time of appointment.

Applications will be considered starting November 1, 2023, and the position may be filled any time between January 2024 and April 2024.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF04655

Search Chair
Shaeri Mukherjee (shaeri.mukherjee@ucsf.edu)

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The minimum base salary range for this position is $112,500-$146,700. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

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.

UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service that has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.