Assistant Professor of Developmental Biology, Cell Biology, or Plant Biology
University of California San Diego
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Posted: 28-Sep-22
Location: La Jolla, California
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 3492410
Assistant Professor of Developmental Biology, Cell Biology, or Plant Biology
University of California San Diego
Position overview Position title: Assistant Professor Salary range: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales. Application Window
Open date: September 27, 2022
Most recent review date: Monday, Oct 31, 2022 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: Friday, Jun 30, 2023 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 School of Biological Sciences (https://biology.ucsd.edu/), Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, hereby announces a search for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates working on cutting-edge developmental and/or cell biological problems in any animal, plant, or cellular system are welcome to apply, with special consideration for research areas in the realm of developmental biology. Those focused on advancing mechanistic (e.g. molecular, genetic, biophysical) biological discoveries through multi-scale research at organellar to organismal levels are strongly encouraged.
Required faculty responsibilities include developing an excellent research program supported by extramural funding, teaching undergraduate and graduate students, and participating in service activities. Successful candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in higher education. Applicants must have a well-articulated plan for contributing to programs that increase access and success of underrepresented students and/or local communities in the sciences. Successful applicants will have already participated in such programs and will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to serving as a role model in mentoring others and to helping shape and expand diversity initiatives at the University (http://diversity.ucsd.edu/) and in the School (https://biology.ucsd.edu/diversity/).
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 diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. This is where discovery comes to life.
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Apply link:https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03371 Help contact:kjgraves@ucsd.edu Campus Information 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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