Category:Investigator
Lab/Area:GIDI Central Science
Description:In Residence Faculty Position | UCSF Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutics Sciences /Gladstone Infectious Disease Institute
We invite applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Senior Investigator at the Gladstone Infectious Disease Institute (GIDI). The successful candidate will have a joint faculty appointment as an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the In-Residence faculty series in the UCSF Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutics Sciences, and in the UCSF PSPG and/or BMS graduate training program.
The Gladstone Infectious Disease Institute has a longstanding commitment to HIV Cure research and has recently added a focus areas on SARS-CoV-2 (including Long COVID), mRNA vaccines, and phage therapy. Primary criteria for appointment at the GIDI will be outstanding records of innovative research, academic performance, and commitment to disease-, treatment- or prevention-focused research in infectious and commensal microbes, host immune responses to pathogens, or pandemic preparedness. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, AI, synthetic protein biology, therapeutics, viral evolution, vector-borne diseases such as Dengue and Chikungunya viruses, and microbiome research. Other selection criteria include demonstrated interest in virology research and relevance to current and future pandemics, and a track record of independent grant support. To qualify for a faculty appointment at UCSF, applicants must possess a medical or doctoral degree, and appropriate post-MD or postdoctoral training.
Application Process:Candidates must apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05918, with a cover letter, CV, Statement of Research, Statement of Teaching, and the names, titles, and e-mail addresses of three to six references who we may contact directly. Applicants must meet the required qualifications at the time of hire. Applicants' materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. Applications received outside of the online process cannot be considered, but informal inquiries can be directed to Dr. Melanie Ott at [redacted]. This recruitment effort will continue until the position is filled.
Document requirements• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (2-4 pages)
• Statement of Teaching (1 page max)
• Misc / Additional (Optional)
Reference requirements• 3-6 reference contacts required
Additional Information:• Title and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Range:Hiring Range (DOE): $150K-$350K
Gladstone Perks & Benefits- People-work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates within an organization that values each member of its community.
- A meaningful place to grow and learn-whether it's your professional skills or scientific knowledge, we have the resources and environment to advance either so you can better support Gladstone's mission to drive a new era of discovery in disease-oriented science and to mentor tomorrow's leaders in an inspiring and excellent environment.
- Healthy work/life balance-you are highly engaged and productive at work because you can have time to recharge and enjoy a vibrant life outside of work.
- Compensation-competitive salary. Title and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
- Excellent benefits-generous medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid vacation, commuter benefits, access to free shuttle transportation.
