Assistant Professor (Ladder / In-Residence) Biomedical Informatics Research

Position overview

Position title :

Biomedical Informatics Research

Salary range :

The posted UC Salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and if applicable, rank and / or step. The base pay range for this position is $118,000- $200,000. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. UC Salary information can be found here : https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / compensation / 2024-25-academic-salary-scales.html .

Application Window

Open date : June 12, 2025

Most recent review date : Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date : Friday, Jun 12, 2026 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Division of Biomedical Informatics (DBMI) in the Department of Medicine (https : / / dbmi.ucsd.edu / index.html ) at the University of California, San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. The Division of Biomedical Informatics seeks world-class talent in biomedical informatics to advance data-powered health and is recruiting outstanding faculty for Assistant Professors.

DBMI has research and / or service programs in the following areas : Clinical informatics, clinical research informatics, bioinformatics, biomedical data modeling and ontologies, biomedical natural language processing and information retrieval, health artificial intelligence and machine learning, privacy technology, global health informatics, equity in informatics, population health informatics, quality informatics, vital records and public health informatics, and translational bioinformatics. We currently view our particular areas of strength to include bioinformatics, vital records, as well as health artificial intelligence. Its annual extramural funding exceeds $23M / year. It is currently involved in several ambitious initiatives, including precision medicine such as the NIH All of Us Program (via the Coast to Coast consortium) and real-time cloud computing sepsis prediction. Its faculty also plays major roles in large programs and projects that support the NIH, Veterans Administration, CDC, and the State of California. Its educational portfolio includes pre-and post-doctoral training, supported by three training grants, including a T15.

The selected candidates will build, conduct, and maintain a high-quality, extramurally funded research program in the areas of biomedical informatics, including the design, implementation, and application of innovative tools, algorithms, and techniques that advance discovery and health outcomes. The selected candidates will also be responsible for providing high-quality training and teaching.

The selected candidates will provide service to the University and broader academic community at a level commensurate with their career stage and contribute to a collegial and collaborative academic environment. The selected candidates with a clinical focus may be responsible for the clinical care of patients.

The appointment at the Assistant Professor level will be based on the candidate's background and experience. Series will include 50% Ladder Rank / 50% In-Residence or 100% Ladder Rank. Appointments require candidates to be partially or fully self-funded.

A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review :

Ladder Rank Professor - see : http : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / apm / apm-220.pdf

In-Residence Professor - see : http : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / apm / apm-270.pdf

As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities, and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information can be found here : https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / apm / apm-671.pdf

Department : http : / / med.ucsd.edu

Division : http : / / dbmi.ucsd.edu /

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Candidates must have a PhD or doctoral degree in biomedical informatics, computer science, related disciplines, or health sciences doctoral degree, or must have an MD or equivalent, DO, or DMD.

Candidates must have a minimum of three publications within the last 24 months.

Candidates must have demonstrated experience in teaching a minimum of one class on a biomedical informatics or related topic.

Candidates must also have an independent extramurally-funded research program (NIH R01 or similar) and be partially or fully self-funded.

Candidates with an MD or equivalent or DO with clinical responsibilities must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification / permit as determined by the Medical Board.

Preferred qualifications

Candidates with experience in mentoring one or more undergraduate or graduate students in informatics, computer sciences, biomedical informatics, health-related application of computer sciences, health policy, or implementation science are preferred.

Candidates with experience teaching one or more classes in health-related applications of computer sciences or implementation science are preferred.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Authorization to Release Information Form - The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in university programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. With this commitment, UC San Diego requires all candidates for academic appointments to complete, sign, and upload the Misconduct Authorization of Information Release form into AP Recruit as part of their application. If the candidate does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration. Although all applicants for faculty recruitments must complete the entire application, only finalists considered for positions will be subject to an institutional reference check.

COVID-19 Impact Statement - We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic may have had a substantial impact on academic productivity. In our academic hiring processes, we will be keeping this in mind as we consider achievement relative to opportunity. We encourage you to reflect on constraints on opportunity in your field that were caused by the events of the pandemic and where applicable, to discuss your achievements in this light.

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Reference requirements

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Apply link :

https : / / apol-recruit.ucsd.edu / JPF04310

Help contact : nherbst@health.ucsd.edu

About UC San Diego

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.

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.

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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.

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