Computational Biologist

Computational Biology Adjunct Faculty Position

The Benioff Center for Microbiome Medicine (BCMM) is seeking a talented computational biologist focused on human microbiome research to join our vibrant and growing research community at the University of California San Francisco. Candidates are expected to hold a PhD and/or MD and have demonstrated research accomplishment and potential. They should also have a record of mentorship - particularly of trainees and/or staff from groups that are typically underrepresented in biomedical science.

Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in analytical approaches for human microbiome research, including the application of integrative analytical tools for multi-modal data integration. In addition to developing their own research program, the candidate will establish and direct a Microbiome Computational Biology hub within the Benioff Center for Microbiome Medicine. As the Director of the Microbiome Computational Biology hub, the candidate will lead a team that collaborates with investigators across campus to analyze, integrate, and interpret microbiome datasets and develop new bioinformatic tools to serve the microbiome research community.

The selected candidate will be appointed as an assistant adjunct faculty. As an adjunct appointment, the position does not include start-up funding. UCSF offers competitive salaries and recruitment allowances and has numerous opportunities for faculty development and further training. Applications must be submitted online and include the following documents:

* Cover Letter
* Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: https://diversity.ucsf.edu/contributions-to-diversity-statement
* Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
* 1-page statement of research accomplishments (copies of major publications may be included)
* 2-page statement of future research plans
* Statement of Teaching

Applicants should additionally provide contact information for three to five references. As part of the application process, please select one or more preferred departments in your online application. Note: The academic home department will be determined based on best fit for final candidate. Review will begin on November 1st and continue until the position is filled. Please direct inquiries about the position and suggestions of potential candidates to Dr. Susan Lynch (susan.lynch@ucsf.edu).

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05291. Applicants' materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.

For positions that are 51% effort or more:
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-$164,700. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

For positions that are 50% effort or less:
See Table 2 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $90,700-$117,600.

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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.

UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
* "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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
* UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH
* UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
* APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf