Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (Adjunct) Cellular & Molecular Medicine

Position Overview Position title: Cellular & Molecular Medicine 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 $90,600-$309,600. 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 at Position Description The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine ( at the UC San Diego School of Medicine is committed to academic excellence and invites applications for faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Adjunct Professor level in the field of epigenomics, single-cell epigenomics, and spatial and functional genomics. We seek outstanding candidates pursuing innovative and mechanistic research at the molecular, genetic, or biophysical level, across scales from subcellular to entire organisms. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to join a world‑class research environment dedicated to uncovering principles of genomic biology and transforming our understanding of tissue and disease architecture at the cellular and molecular level. Lead an independent research program focused on spatial and functional genomics, supported by extramural funding. Develop novel technologies and/or apply advanced spatial analysis to study tissue microenvironments in health and disease. Engage in undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate teaching and mentoring activities within the department. Contribute to collaborative, multidisciplinary research across the School of Medicine and the broader UCSD community. Candidates with research programs that use multiplexed spatial transcriptomics, genome‑scale chromatin imaging, single-cell epigenomics, and super‑resolution imaging to understand cellular organization and communication in health and disease, including cancer, are encouraged to apply. 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: 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 at Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, MD/PhD, or PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genomics, Cancer Biology, Virology, Biochemistry, or a related field. Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience in teaching at the university level and mentoring trainees at various career stages. Preferred qualifications Candidates with a strong record of research productivity, as evidenced by at least 1 publication in a high-impact journal and at least 2 presentations at national/international meetings, are preferred. Candidates with at least 1 year of demonstrated expertise in single-cell epigenomics, spatial genomics, epigenomics technologies, and computational analysis are preferred. Candidates with demonstrated success in obtaining or contributing to extramural research funding are preferred. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Misc / Additional (Optional) Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) Apply link: Help contact: View email address on click.appcast.io About UC San Diego The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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