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STEM CELL INITIATIVE
(Interdisciplinary program. Home department to be determined.)
Tenured (Associate and Full level) and
Tenure-Track (Assistant level) Professorial positions in the Stem Cell
Initiative that are currently being
recruited.
| Department: |
Stem Cell
Initiative |
| Position Title: |
Assistant Professor(s) |
| Job Number: |
4-976-AD |
| Description: |
The UCSD Stem Cell Program at the University
of California, San Diego is seeking to recruit two or more tenure-track
assistant professors who conduct strongly interdisciplinary research in stem
cell science or stem cell medicine. These two tenure-track faculty positions
are available in Fall 2008 at the Assistant Professor level; appointments at
other ranks will be considered based on qualifications and availability of
funds. |
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The Program seeks candidates who will
establish independent and vigorous extramurally-funded research programs in
stem cell biology, biochemistry, medicine, engineering, or other fields
related to stem cell science, with innovative approaches and expertise in
more than one discipline. Candidates should have a track record of
publications in internationally recognized journals, and a willingness to
participate in graduate and undergraduate teaching. Applicants must possess
a PhD or MD degree. |
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The UCSD Stem Cell Program is an
interdisciplinary and collaborative research and teaching program focused on
using stem cells to understand basic biology and the causes and treatment of
human disease. The Program seeks to improve human health by fostering
innovation and collaboration and by providing mentoring and frequent
opportunities for cross-disciplinary interaction among faculty. The
successful applicants will have appointments in one or more home departments
on the UCSD general campus, health sciences, or Scripps Institute of
Oceanography. |
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For more information on our program, please
go to
http://stemcells.ucsd.edu/. |
| Salary: |
Salary will be based upon the University of California pay scales. |
| Closing Date: |
Review of applications will begin November 1,
2007, and the search will continue until positions are filled. |
| To Apply: |
To apply, send your curriculum vitae, a
statement of research experience and interests, the names and email
addresses of three references, and the
Application Supplement, to:
jbraswell@ucsd.edu, or: |
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Jennifer B. Braswell, PhD
UC San Diego Stem Cell Program Administrator
9500 Gilman Drive 0695
La Jolla, CA 92093-0695 |
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For
questions regarding recruitment status or other inquiries, please contact the recruiting
department directly using the information above. |
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Please refer to
position #4-976x-AD in your response.
Posted on
10/08/07. |
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In Residence, Adjunct and Research Faculty Positions in the
Stem Cell
Initiative
that are currently being recruited.
| Department: |
Stem Cell
Initiative |
| Position Title: |
In Residence or Adjunct
Professor / Researcher or Project Scientist |
| Job Number: |
4-977-AD |
| Description: |
The UCSD Stem Cell Program at
the University of California, San Diego is seeking to recruit the world’s
most outstanding, early-career research scientists or physician/scientists
in stem cell biology, medicine, engineering, or any discipline related to
stem cell science and medicine upon completion of their PhD or MD degrees.
Successful candidates will conduct research the first year in an existing La
Jolla lab or academic group, and then be given space and support for up to a
total of four years to pursue independent research. The successful
applicants will have appointments in one or more home departments at UCSD,
and will be expected to contribute fully to the vibrant, collaborative,
cross-disciplinary life of the UCSD Stem Cell Program. |
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The Program particularly seeks
investigators who will establish innovative approaches and expertise in more
than one discipline related to stem cell research. Applicants whose research
bears on understanding and treatment of Alzheimer's Disease are invited to
apply for the position of Kaehr Stem Cell Young Investigator. Applicants in
other fields are sought for other open positions. |
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Successful candidates will be
provided funds for salary, supplies, expenses, travel, and laboratory
support, IT and administrative support, and laboratory space located
optimally for their field of research for four years (non-renewable). An
attractive benefits package is included. Title, rank, and salary will depend
on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Preference is given
to early-career scientists, but other applicants with more developed careers
will also be considered.
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For more information on our
program, please go to
http://stemcells.ucsd.edu/. |
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Recipients of these positions
must hold the PhD or MD and have the potential for independent research
careers. Faculty may nominate promising postdoctoral scholars by sending a
scholar’s CV and statement of research interests. Self-nominations are also
welcome. The UCSD Stem Cell Program will invite promising scholars to
complete a full application. |
| Salary: |
Salary will be commensurate with
experience and will follow the University of California salary scales. |
| Closing Date: |
Review of letters of intent will
begin November 2, 2007 and will continue until all positions are filled. |
| To Apply: |
For consideration, send a letter
of intent with your curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research
experience and interests, the names and email addresses of three references,
and the
Application Supplement, electronic format
preferred, to:
jbraswell@ucsd.edu, or: |
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Jennifer B. Braswell, PhD
UCSD Stem Cell Program Administrator
9500 Gilman Drive 0695
La Jolla, CA 92093-0695 |
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For
questions regarding recruitment status or other inquiries, please contact the recruiting
department directly using the information above. |
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Please refer to position
#4-977-AD in your response.
Posted on
10/08/07. |
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