Application Window Open date: August 12, 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: Saturday, Feb 12, 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 Ladder Rank Faculty Position – Assistant Professor Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics University of California, San Francisco The UCSF Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics is seeking faculty to join our vibrant, collaborative, and supportive discovery research community at the Mission Bay Campus in San Francisco. We seek creative, innovative scientists who define and address fundamental
questions in any area of modern biology, including but not limited to basic and biomedical sciences, biochemistry, evolutionary biology, structural biology, cell biology, developmental biology, systems biology, and computational biology. We provide faculty with resources to effectively launch their program, including a strong mentoring culture, a highly competitive start-up package, administrative support, and
facilities for advanced light and cryo-electron microscopy, high-throughput small molecule screening, cytometry, and state-of-the-art animal care. Tenure-track faculty candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, to have demonstrated significant research accomplishment and potential, and to be committed to the mentorship of students and to promoting the success of our diverse student population. The
successful candidate will establish a dynamic and interactive research program and join one or more of our top-ranked interdisciplinary graduate programs. UCSF offers competitive salaries, research set-up funds, and recruitment allowances, and has numerous opportunities for faculty development and further training in mentorship. Depending on the department of hire, 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. Applications must be submitted online here with the following materials: Biosketch/Curriculum Vitae – note that while we will accept any format, we prefer a modified NIH-style
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