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Open date: May 1, 2025
Most recent review date: Tuesday, Mar 31, 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: Sunday, Nov 1, 2026 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
Pulmonary Division at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital recruitment
The Pulmonary Division in the Department of Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG) at the University of California, San Francisco is recruiting outstanding physician-scientists and scientists at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor to join the Pulmonary Division. The main duties of this position are to maintain a robust research program as a member of the Pulmonary - ZSFG research community. Physician-scientists will attend on the Pulmonary services at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and be engaged in the teaching of medical students, residents, and pulmonary-critical care fellows.
The successful candidate will be appointed at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor rank, as appropriate based on experience. Required qualifications include a MD and/or PhD, a minimum of three years research experience, and an exciting independent pulmonary research program. Relevant research areas might include, but are not limited to, genetics, developmental biology, cell and tissue biology, physiology, or patient-based research or epidemiology in pulmonary or cardiovascular diseases. Programs focused on basic, translational, or clinical research will be considered.
Interested candidates must apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05535 with a CV, cover letter, summaries of research accomplishments (1 page) and future research plans (up to 2 pages), and contact information for three references. Investigators applying at the Assistant Professor level should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted to the same site. Applicants' materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 . The minimum base salary range for this position is $127,000-$333,700. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.
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)
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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.
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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.
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Job location
San Francisco, CA