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Assistant Professor in Biomedical Sciences

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Position description

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Biomedical Sciences
The Division of Biomedical Sciences within the School of Medicine at the University of California Riverside is seeking to hire two new faculty members at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor. We are looking for accomplished research scientists with expertise in physiology or molecular pharmacology as applied to biomedical research in pulmonary or renal disease, the microbiome, medical bacteriology or cancer (CNS or GI preferred). Preference will be given to those individuals examining the molecular mechanisms of human disease who are committed to a collaborative approach to research, and who are expert in their specific disease model.
The successful candidates will be appointed in the Division of Biomedical Sciences. The School of Medicine at UCR is the sixth University of California Medical School and serves the rapidly growing and dynamic Inland Southern California region by training a much-needed physician workforce and catalyzing innovations in research, education, and health care delivery that will improve the health of medically underserved populations. Laboratory and office space will be in the School of Medicine Research Building. Areas of research within the Division include diseases of epithelial biology, ion transport, signal transduction, mucosal immunology, host-pathogen interactions, vaccine development, neurodevelopmental disorders, neurodegeneration, neuroendocrinology and cancer biology. Particular strengths on the campus pertinent to this recruitment include genetics, epigenetics, genomics/bioinformatics, microRNAs, vector biology, bioengineering, nanotechnology, synthetic and analytic chemistry.
The Division of Biomedical Sciences sponsors an innovative Ph.D. program that integrates the core medical curriculum with biomedical sciences graduate training and research. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in the medical curriculum and actively participate in the Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. program. Preference will be given to candidates who indicate an ability to contribute to teaching in general areas of pharmacology, histology, pathology or physiology.
The University of California, Riverside is centrally located within Riverside and situated in an historic citrus growing area surrounded by mountain ranges. Riverside is about an hour away from ski slopes, surfing, or hiking in mountain or desert environments, and housing in the area is very affordable. The campus is also located in a prime position to take advantage of the other universities, research institutes, and biotech industries present in Southern California. Applicants must hold a Ph.D., M.D., Pharm D., or equivalent degree and qualify for a tenure track or tenured faculty appointment at the University of California. Applications will be reviewed beginning March 1, 2015 and the positions will remain open until filled. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability; protect veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To Apply: Please submit the following items electronically through the AP Recruit system: Cover Letter, Curriculum vitae, statement of research accomplishments and goals, statement of teaching expertise.

Choose the appropriate link based on qualifications

Assistant Professor - https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF00304

Associate/Full Professor - https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF00303

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Research

  • Statement of Teaching

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through teaching, research, professional activity, and/or service.
    (Optional)

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 4-6 letters of reference required