Basic Neuroscientist / Assistant Professor
DPBS Career Opportunities
The Department of Psychiatry at UCSF invites applications for positions at the Assistant Professor level for candidates with established skill in basic science research relevant to neuropsychiatric disease, broadly defined. MD or MD/PhD physician scientists with basic science postdoctoral research training are preferred, but PhDs with a demonstrated and deep commitment to understanding the basic underpinnings of psychiatric disorders will also be considered. Successful candidates will be expected to develop an innovative, competitive, and collaborative research program based in the Weill Institute for Neurosciences at the UCSF Mission Bay campus, that contributes to the overall research mission of the Department. Successful candidates will also be expected to demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Department and University. Membership in the UCSF PIBS Neuroscience graduate program will also be offered if appropriate. Positions will be filled with an anticipated start date of March 2027 through late summer/fall 2027.
Qualifications
- MD, PhD, or equivalent
- Record of peer-reviewed publications
- Track record of investigational work in the basic neurosciences relevant to neuropsychiatric disorders
- Track record of collaborative approach to research
Responsibilities
- Report to the UCSF Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Vice Chair for Research
- Build and direct an actively-funded basic neuroscience research program
- Collaborate effectively and develop joint programs with faculty members within the Department of Psychiatry, other departments at UCSF, and other colleagues to promote basic neuroscience research
- Participate in departmental, university, and/or public service
The total compensation for this position ranges from $121,900 - $250,000.
Total compensation at the University of California, San Francisco includes your base salary, which is determined by your rank and step at appointment, and negotiated pay for Health Sciences Compensation
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- MD, PhD, or equivalent
- Record of peer-reviewed publications
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.