Associate/Full Professor of Neuropathology

University of California San Diego

Job #JPF04166

NEUROSCIENCES / School of Medicine / UC San Diego

Position Overview

• Position title: Neuropathology Scientist
• Salary range: $145,500 – $309,800 (base pay). Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available through the Health Sciences Compensation Plan.
  • UC salary scales: 2024–25 Academic Salary Scales

Application Window

• Open date: December 16, 2024
• Next review date: Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
  • Apply by this date to ensure full consideration.
• Final date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
  • Applications accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will be considered only if the position is not yet filled.

Position Description

The Department of Neurosciences at UC San Diego (neurosciences.ucsd.edu) is recruiting a Neuropathology Scientist committed to academic excellence and diversity.

• UC San Diego has one of the longest-funded Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers, with internationally recognized programs in basic and clinical research into the causes, effects, and treatments of Alzheimer’s disease and related neurodegenerative disorders.
• Collaborations include the Alzheimer’s Disease Cooperative Study (ADCS), Salk Institute, The Scripps Research Institute, and the Sanford-Burnham-Prebys Medical Discovery Institute.
• The successful candidate will be an integral partner in the Department of Neurosciences and the Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center.
• Responsibilities include leading and contributing to research initiatives and providing high-quality teaching.
• Candidate may be proposed for an endowed chair if research aligns with donor intent.

Appointment series:

• 50% Ladder Rank / 50% In-Residence with secured extramural funding, or
• 100% Ladder Rank
• Ladder Rank Professor (APM-220)
• In-Residence Professor (APM-270)

Note: As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, outside professional activities are limited, and clinical moonlighting is prohibited. Policy details (APM-671).

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application):

• PhD in Neurology or related fields, and/or MD (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in basic or translational neuroscience research in aging, neurodegeneration, and Alzheimer’s disease.
• At least 5 years of experience in one or more of the following:
  • Neuropathology
  • Neuroscience
  • Neurobiology
  • Genetics
  • Alzheimer’s disease-related biomarkers
• Demonstrated research excellence: sustained grant funding and peer-reviewed publications.

Application Requirements

Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity (see Faculty Equity guidelines)
• Authorization to Release Form (required for institutional reference check)
• COVID-19 Statement (optional)
• Misc / Additional Documents (optional)

References:

• References may be requested from finalists.

Apply link: UCSD Recruit – JPF04166
Help contact: fmarciel@ucsd.edu

About UC San Diego

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected categories.

Key policies:

• Affirmative Action Policy (PPSM-20)
• Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

Additional details:

• UC San Diego prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all university-controlled properties.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

Job location: San Diego, California