UCSF School of Medicine and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals
Department of Pediatrics, Investigators in Pediatric Research
Clinical X or In Residence Faculty Series

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is recruiting faculty candidates for its Program in Pediatric Research. These positions will support investigators across the spectrum of basic, translational, and clinical science. The program seeks to attract early-stage, mid-career, and senior researchers and offers a generous start-up package. Appointments will be made at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank in the Clinical X or In Residence series, with academic rank commensurate with experience.

Selected candidates will join a major academic medical center and established fellowship training program. This position may have clinical responsibilities at both the San Francisco and Oakland campuses and would actively contribute to the Department's mission of excellence in research, education, and patient care.

Required Qualifications:

• MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree
• Eligibility for a California medical license
• Board-certified or board-eligible in pediatrics and/or a pediatric subspecialty
• Demonstrated record of high-impact publications and success in obtaining peer-reviewed external funding
• Evidence of independence and productivity in a defined area of pediatric research
• Commitment to working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of effective teaching and mentorship of trainees or junior faculty
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• History of, or strong potential for, securing R01 or equivalent funding as Principal Investigator
• Experience building collaborative research programs across disciplines or institutions

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 $121,900-$344,400. 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 $93,700-$246,000.

Interested candidates can apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05828 with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research accomplishments, and contact information for 3 references. Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet all of the qualifications at the time of appointment.

For more information contact:
James Bayrer, MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics
james.bayrer@ucsf.edu

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is one of the nation's leading biomedical research institutions. UCSF has consistently ranked among the top public institutions in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, reflecting a long-standing commitment to advancing scientific discovery and improving health. The Department's clinical enterprise spans UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, Mount Zion, Zuckerberg San Francisco General, and multiple outreach clinics throughout Northern California, providing unparalleled opportunities to serve infants, children, and young adults across the Bay Area. For 2024-2025, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals ranked in all 10 children's specialties in U.S. News & World Report. Located in a region renowned for groundbreaking innovation, UCSF and the Department of Pediatrics bridge research and industry to drive the future of medicine.

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.
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