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Academic Experimental Pathologist, Microbiome Research, Assistant/Associate Professor

Employer
University of California, Davis
Location
Davis
Salary
See job description.
Closing date
Sep 4, 2019

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Discipline
Health Sciences
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Research Scientist
Organization Type
Academia

Academic Experimental Pathologist, Microbiome Research, Assistant/Associate Professor

Assistant/Associate Professor, Academic Experimental Pathology, Microbiome Research
UC Davis Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of California (UC), Davis, School of Medicine, is recruiting for a full-time scientist or physician-scientist in the Assistant/Associate Professor, Regular/In Residence (50%/50%) series, to develop a thematic research program focusing on the influence of the microbiome on the development and progression of human disease. This position is central to the growth and expansion of research programs within the department, the UC Davis Health, and the School of Medicine.

The successful candidate will spend a minimum of 50% effort in research. Responsibilities include intellectual leadership in building an independent, thematic, multi-disciplinary, extramurally-funded translational research program. Research themes may include, but are not limited to: (1) effect of microbe-microbe, microbe-host and/or diet-microbe interactions on host physiology and human health; (2) biomarker identification for diet-associated diseases leading to prevention and treatment; (3) drug discovery that uses bugs or microorganism-generated metabolites as well as targets; (4) immunotherapy for solid tumors. Creating and/or implementing laboratory-developed tests and FDA validation studies are encouraged. The successful candidate is expected to integrate and leverage existing research and clinical programs at UC Davis Health, including the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, Alzheimer's Disease Center, School of Agriculture, School of Veterinary Medicine, and the Center for Comparative Medicine, the California National Primate Center, and the Center for Mouse Biology. Teaching in formal educational programs and mentorship of trainees is required.

Qualification Requirements: MD/DO, or PhD, or MD/DO-PhD; a strong record of publication and career development in biomedical animal- and/or human-based research and demonstrated teaching experience. Active extramural research funding is highly desirable. In addition, the candidate must have the ability to anticipate change and implement initiatives to meet the challenges of academic medicine and science, a demonstrated commitment to diversity including a record of successful mentorship of students and others, and should exhibit excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with administration, trainees, clinicians, faculty in other disciplines, and technical staff. The ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment is required.

For full consideration, applications must be received by August 9, 2019; however, the position will be open until filled, but no later than June 6, 2020. Qualified applicants should apply at https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF02890. Please submit the following documents in pdf version: (1) Curriculum Vitae; (2) Cover letter; (3) Statement of teaching experience; (4) Statement of Research experience and interests; (5) Statement of contributions to diversity; (6) List of names and contact information for at least five references; 7) Signed 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 Davis requires all candidates of ladder rank faculty tenured or security of employment searches to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled Authorization to Release Information into 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 a position with tenure or security of employment will be subject to reference checks. Reference Check Authorization Form: https://aadocs.ucdavis.edu/your-resources/forms-and-checklists/forms/authorization-release-form.pdf

The UC Davis School of Medicine is part of the UC Davis Health System, which is also comprised of the UC Davis Medical Center, the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, and the UC Davis Medical Group, an 800-member physician practice network. UCDHS has more than 10,000 faculty and staff and an annual budget of $1.6 billion; UC Davis is an established leader in the use of telecommunications and information technology to advance health. U.S. News & World Report recently ranked the SOM among the top 50 medical schools in the nation.

UC Davis supports Family-friendly recruitments. UC Davis covers travel expenses for a second person to accompany a faculty recruitment candidate who is a other (or single parent of either gender) of a breast or bottle-feeding child less than two years of age. http://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/programs/worklife/index.html

At UC Davis, a Work Life program has been in place since January 2003. A group of Faculty Advisors for Work Life was established in 2007 to help publicize and inform the faculty about the programs, policies, and resources associated with work life/life changes. This group of advisors represents various academic units (colleges, schools, divisions) on the campus. The following summarizes the programs and updated UC policy. http://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/programs/work-life/index.html

The UC Davis Partner Opportunities Program (POP) is a service designed to support departments and
deans offices in the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty.
Eligibility is limited to full-time Academic Senate Ladder Rank faculty, Cooperative Extension
Specialists, and in a few instances, members of the Senior Management Group.
https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/partner-opportunities-program-pop

For questions regarding how these policies/programs affect academic appointees, contact: Lisa Brodkey, Director Faculty Relations and Development, (530) 752-7643.

UC Davis commits to inclusion excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do. We are an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct.

If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact the recruiting department.

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCD position funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available at http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.

UC Davis is a smoke & tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).


To apply, visit https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF02890





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