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New Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Adjunct or In-Residence Series | University of California San Francisco - Military Veterans

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New Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Adjunct or In-Residence Series The Department of Neurological Surgery at UCSF is seeking a visionary neuroscientist to join our vibrant and collaborative discovery research community. Candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. and/or M.D. (or equivalent degree) by the time of hire, to have demonstrated significant research accomplishment and potential, and to be committed to the mentorship of students, with a particular emphasis on candidates with demonstrated success mentoring students from groups that are historically underrepresented in biomedical science. Applicants' materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. We encourage outstanding candidates who are early in their postdoctoral research training to apply, even if their main findings are not yet published. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a dynamic and interactive research program focused in the field of systems, computational/theoretical, and engineering neuroscience approaches. The candidate would become a member of the Kavli Institute for Fundamental Neuroscience, the Center for Integrative Neuroscience, and the Weill Institute for Neuroscience at UCSF. The candidate would be expected to join the UCSF Neuroscience Graduate Program and, if so desired, one or more of our other top-ranked interdisciplinary graduate programs (see https://graduate.ucsf.edu/list-programs ). The candidate, like all faculty at UCSF, will also be expected to contribute to graduate teaching, to be a leader in inclusive mentoring practices, and to participate in activities that promote equity and inclusion at our institution and in the broader scientific community. Service and teaching expectations are comparable to those of any other UCSF tenure-track faculty position. Faculty appointment will be made at a professorial rank commensurate with current academic standing. UCSF offers competitive salaries, research set-up funds, and recruitment allowances, and has numerous opportunities for faculty development and further training in mentorship. Applications must be submitted online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05110 and include the following documents: (1) cover letter briefly describing how the candidate fits the position; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) Statement of Research: 1-page summary of research accomplishments demonstrating the candidate's scientific leadership through their contribution to their project(s) and describing the potential impact of their work on the field of neuroscience and 2-page description of future research plans that includes both high risk / high reward projects and an NIH-fundable program; 4) Statement of Contributions to Diversity: a statement of personal experiences with, and contributions to, equity, diversity, and inclusion, with particular attention to demonstrated success with formal and informal mentoring of individuals from historically underrepresented groups. We encourage candidates to describe specific mentoring strategies to support the success of all trainees in their research group; 5) Copies of major publications that demonstrate the candidate's ability to carry out creative and impactful work should be included; 6) Applicants should request three recommendation contacts that will describe how the candidate meets the criteria in this job description. We encourage recommenders to provide explicit examples to illustrate their statements 7) We expect candidates to provide a letter from their postdoctoral and graduate advisors but will consider candidates who can provide justifications when these will be lacking. For positions that are 51% effort or more: 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 - $297,200. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. For positions that are 50% effort or less: See Table 2 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $86,500 - $228,600. As an institution that values diversity, UC San Francisco especially encourages application from historically excluded groups, including but not limited to racially underrepresented individuals, women, and individuals with a commitment to mentoring historically excluded groups in the sciences. Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.). Cover Letter - Cover letter briefly describing how the candidate fits the position. Statement of Research - Provide 1-page summary of research accomplishments demonstrating the candidate's scientific leadership through their contribution to their project(s) and describing the potential impact of their work on the field of neuroscience, and 2-page description of future research plans that includes both high risk / high reward projects and an NIH-fundable program. Statement of Teaching (Optional) Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: Contributions to Diversity Statement A statement of personal experiences with, and contributions to, equity, diversity, and inclusion, with particular attention to demonstrated success with formal and informal mentoring of individuals from historically underrepresented groups. We encourage candidates to describe specific mentoring strategies to support the success of all trainees in their research group. Recommendation Letter from Postdoctoral and Graduate Advisors - separate from the names of reference contacts - A recommendation letter from Postdoctoral and Graduate Advisors. Will consider candidates who can provide justifications when these will be lacking. Copies of Major Publications - Major Publications that demonstrate the candidate's ability to carry out creative and impactful work should be included. Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) 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 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. San Francisco, CA

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