Postdoctoral Infectious Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Application Window
Open date: January 23, 2026
Most recent review date: Monday, Mar 23, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Friday, Jul 23, 2027 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
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.
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
Hiring Range (DOE): $150K-$350K
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.
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 - 2-4 pages
• Statement of Teaching - 1 page max
• Miscellaneous (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-6 required (contact information only)

3 to 6 references
About UC San Francisco
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.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
Job location
San Francisco, CA