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The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine and The Center for Developmental Biology and Regenerative Medicine in the Seattle Children's Research Institute invites applications for a full-time position as an Assistant Professor without tenure due to funding (WOT), commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

Assistant Professor are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off.  The anticipated start date of Spring/Summer 2023.

Areas of interest are broad; these include human genetics, model organism genetics, stem cells and regeneration, computational biology, and systems level analyses of pathways involved in disease and development. The successful applicant will enjoy a competitive start-up package, and excellent space and state-of-the-art facilities in the Research Institute, which is near the University of Washington South Lake Union Campus, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, and the Allen Brain and Cell Biology Institutes.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a nationally-recognized independent research program, to mentor students and post-doctoral trainees, and to be an active participant in Center activities.

The successful applicant will be appointed as faculty at the University of Washington, with a potential affiliation with the Brotman Baty Institute for Precision Medicine and will be part of a growing Center with diverse interests and expertise.

All UW faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.

The base salary range for this position will be: $9,584 - $13,334 per month ($115,008 - $160,008 annually) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. This range is inclusive of base salary provided by the University. Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations.

Additional administrative responsibilities may be offered to a specific candidate with appropriate experience and qualifications which may result in an administrative supplement (ADS).

A PhD in Genetics, Biology, or another relevant field (or foreign equivalent), or MD/PhD, is also acceptable.

Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, research statement and a diversity statement. The diversity statement should address current and/or future commitments to and experiences with equity, diversity, and inclusion.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University's Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member's academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).

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Disability Services

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Information

Under University of Washington (UW) Policy, University-compensated personnel must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, or receive a UW-approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement will be a condition of any offer associated with this recruitment. For more information, please visit https://www.washington.edu/coronavirus/vaccination-requirement/.

About University of Washington

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