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Gladstone Infectious Disease Institute/UCSF Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutics Science...

Gladstone Infectious Disease Institute/UCSF Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutics Science...

Gladstone

San Francisco, CA

$150K - $350K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Category:Investigator
Lab/Area:GIDI Central ScienceDescription:

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). Focused on leading-edge biomedical research, Gladstone Institutes is an independent, not-for-profit research organization. It is affiliated with the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and houses 5 institutes totaling 30 labs in two buildings located on UCSF's Mission Bay Campus. 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.

Gladstone investigators direct world-class research programs that span neurological and cardiovascular diseases, cancer, immunology, virology and bioinformatics, all united by a common desire to overcome unsolved diseases through transformative biomedical research. Our nimble structure and proximity to a world-renowned clinical and research university and to the San Francisco Bay Area biotechnology hub make for a uniquely exciting and supportive environment for investigators interested in taking risks and in building wide collaboration networks.

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 melanie.ott@gladstone.ucsf.edu. 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.
Gladstone is an equal opportunity employer.

Gladstone Institutes and UCSF seek candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to excellence.

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.

Gladstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other non-job related characteristic. We make all employment decisions so as to further this principle of equal employment.

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