Assistant Professor of Neurobiology (University of California San Diego Division of Biological Sciences)

Assistant Professor of Neurobiology Job #JPF02966 NEUROBIOLOGY / Biological Sciences / UC 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: November 5th, 2021 Next review date: Wednesday, Dec 1, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Thursday, Jun 30, 2022 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 Division of Biological Sciences (https://biology.ucsd.edu/), Section of Neurobiology invites applications for a faculty position in molecular or systems neuroscience at the tenure-track Assistant level. Candidates working on any cutting-edge neurobiological problem in any model system are welcome to apply. Those focused on non-neuronal cell types (e.g., glia), on neurodegeneration, and on the intersection of these processes with neuronal activity are strongly encouraged. We are seeking highly interactive colleagues who bring state-of-the art methods and/or community-enabling approaches to their studies. The Division 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. All candidates must have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, and be committed to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition to excellence and creativity in research and scholarship, successful candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in higher education. We are especially interested in candidates who have created or contributed to programs that aim to increase access and success of underrepresented students or faculty in the sciences, or have detailed plans to accomplish such goals. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales. Review of applications will commence December 1, 2021 and will continue until position is filled. Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Ph.D. or equivalent degree 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 Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Research - A statement summarizing training, experience and research achievements Statement of Teaching - A statement describing prior teaching experience and teaching philosophy Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity and https://biology.ucsd.edu/diversity/faculty-expectations.html. for more information. 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.(Optional) Publication 1 Publication 2 Publication 3 Publication 4 (Optional) Publication 5 (Optional) Reference requirements 3-5 letters of reference required Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF02966 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. As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University controlled properties. The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at: https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statement & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report. 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Assistant Professor of Neurobiology

Job #JPF02966

NEUROBIOLOGY / Biological Sciences / UC 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: November 5th, 2021

Next review date: Wednesday, Dec 1, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Jun 30, 2022 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 Division of Biological Sciences (https://biology.ucsd.edu/), Section of Neurobiology invites applications for a faculty position in molecular or systems neuroscience at the tenure-track Assistant level. Candidates working on any cutting-edge neurobiological problem in any model system are welcome to apply. Those focused on non-neuronal cell types (e.g., glia), on neurodegeneration, and on the intersection of these processes with neuronal activity are strongly encouraged. We are seeking highly interactive colleagues who bring state-of-the art methods and/or community-enabling approaches to their studies.

The Division 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.

All candidates must have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, and be committed to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition to excellence and creativity in research and scholarship, successful candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in higher education. We are especially interested in candidates who have created or contributed to programs that aim to increase access and success of underrepresented students or faculty in the sciences, or have detailed plans to accomplish such goals.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales.

Review of applications will commence December 1, 2021 and will continue until position is filled.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Ph.D. or equivalent degree
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

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

Reference requirements

3-5 letters of reference required

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF02966

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.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.

The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University controlled properties.

The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at: https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statement & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report.