Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Clinical X, In-Residence, Adjunct) Neurosciences Faculty - Basic, Translational and / or Clinical

Position overview

Position title :

Neurosciences Faculty - Basic, Translational or Clinical

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 $90,700-$250,000. 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 : April 10, 2025

Most recent review date : Tuesday, Sep 23, 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, Apr 10, 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 Department of Neurosciences at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) (http : / / neurosciences.ucsd.edu / ) is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body.

We seek candidates to join our renowned team, dedicated to cutting-edge basic and clinical research in neurological diseases, spinal cord injuries, brain tumors / defects, and interdisciplinary collaborations. Opportunities include teaching, mentorship, patient care, and scholarly activities at a top-ranked medical school.

The selected candidates will the opportunity to develop funded research programs, lead research initiatives, and collaborate with a multifaceted group of scientists and clinicians, including those within NIH-funded centers. In addition, the selected candidates will be responsible for delivering high-quality training and teaching, while engaging in basic or translational research and / or clinical care of patients.

The appropriate series and appointment at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level will be based on the candidate's background and experience.

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

HS Clinical Professor - see : http : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / apm / apm-278.pdf

Clinical X Professor - see : http : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / apm / apm-275.pdf

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

Adjunct Professor - see : http : / / ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / _files / apm / apm-280.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

Appointments may require candidates to be self-funded.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Candidates must have a PhD in Neurosciences, Neurology, or related fields, and / or an MD or equivalent degree.

Candidates with an MD or equivalent degree with clinical duties must have completed Neurology or a similarly related training program and be Board eligible or certified in Neurology or a related field.

Candidates with an MD or equivalent degree with clinical duties must either hold or be eligible for a California medical license, or an equivalent certification / permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.

Preferred qualifications

Candidates with at least one year of experience in fields such as Neurobiology, Epidemiology, Neuroimaging, Neuropathology, Biomarkers, or Behavioral Neurology / Cognitive Neurosciences related to Neurological Disorders, or other related fields, 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.

Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

References may be requested from all finalists.

Apply link :

https : / / apol-recruit.ucsd.edu / JPF04251

Help contact : NeuroAAHR@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.

The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all of its university-controlled properties.

The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at : https : / / www.police.ucsd.edu / docs / annualclery.pdf . This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statements & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report.

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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• "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 ]

Job location

San Diego, CA