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Assistant Professor

UC San Francisco  ·  San Francisco, CA
Assistant ProfessorTenure-TrackCellular & Molecular Pharmacology

Position summary

Application Window Open date: August 13, 2026 Next review date: Thursday, Oct 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Sunday, Feb 13, 2028 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 Department of Cellular & Molecular Pharmacology (CMP) at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position. Candidates for Assistant Professor are encouraged to apply. We encourage applications from researchers who use both computational and experimental techniques to tackle fundamental questions in biology. Our goal is to hire innovative

researchers who use modern techniques and approaches to interrogate fundamental mechanistic questions at the molecular, cellular, tissue, and organismal levels. We also seek researchers who creatively explore how such mechanistic insights can be used to advance biomedical science. Successful candidates are expected to have completed an advanced degree (PhD or equivalent). CMP is home to world-renowned laboratories

working in the fields of molecular biology, cell biology, neurobiology, chemical biology, systems and synthetic biology, and molecular/cellular engineering. The UCSF Mission Bay campus in San Francisco, CA offers a vibrant atmosphere for collaboration among basic science and clinical departments, as well as state-of-the-art research facilities. Successful applicants will be expected to establish an exciting,

leading-edge research program and participate in graduate and postdoctoral training. Please apply online, with a CV, cover letter, a statement of research, and three reference letters. The total compensation for this position ranges from $185,000-$230,000. Total compensation at the University of California, San Francisco includes your base salary, which is determined by your rank and step at appointment, and

negotiated pay for Health Sciences Compensation Plan members. Application Requirements 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 Statement of Teaching (Optional) Reference requirements3 letters of reference required About UC San Francisco As a University

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